Membership

The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to supporting and advocating for actions and policies that foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences across the globe. We currently have 1890 individual members from 91 countries.

Become a member

Register as an ALBA Network member for free! As a member, you can

  • Help shape ALBA's priorities and goals
  • Drive initiatives as an ALBA Volunteer
  • Receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events
  • Have access to DEI skills and advocacy training workshops
  • Engage with the ALBA Team at the General Assembly
  • Elect the members of our Board of Directors
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Search our membership database

Browse through the ALBA members to find a speaker for your next
conference, a mentor for guidance, an expert for a new project or to simply network.

Gender
Position
Country

Mussie Ghezu
Hadera

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Oslo
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate

Katrine Sjaastad
Hanssen

Postdoctoral fellow at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroengineering and robotics
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell culture
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
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Claire
Henchcliffe

Department head at University of California, Irvine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Other
Clinical trials, biomarkers
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman neurologist/researcher in a leadership role I would like to promote advancement of those underrepresented in clinical neuroscience.

Olumayowa
IGADO

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Ibadan
Nigeria Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Other
Comparative neuroanatomy
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To broaden my neuroscience research network, have access to research materials and grants, and also increase the visibility of my research

Marion
Inostroza

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Tübingen
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I find the mission and goals in completely resonance with my view of a woman in neuroscience. I definitely would like to be part of such relevant initiative.

Ozama
Ismail

Postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health & Science University
United States Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am an advocate for improving diversity and addressing racial inequity, and am also passionate about raising LGBTQ+ voices both within science and within ethnic minority groups. I co-founded the Minorities in STEM network in the UK, and sit on the board of the Alliance for Visible Diversity in Science at Oregon Health & Science University. I would like to continue to expand on my advocacy work by working with ALBA.

Ivana
Jaric

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Bern
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches

Tom
Jensen

Postdoctoral fellow at University College London
United Kingdom
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
People with invisible disabilities can face clear disadvantages when working in science. The lack of a stable work environment, long working hours and difficulties with travel and career mobility can be difficult to reconcile with the academic career track. I hope my voice could be helpful to the ALBA network.

Lee
Jollans

Postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck institute for psychiatry
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender :
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Anes
Ju

Postdoctoral fellow at Seoul National University
South Korea Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
During my 8-year research career in Europe, I confronted with a lot of biases as a minority. But when I came back to my country, South Korea, I felt more bias here and it needs more input from outside for diversity.

Sowmyashree Mayur
Kaku

Postdoctoral fellow at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
India Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I was part of the FENS ALBA YIBRO Diversity grant and attended the ALBA events at FENS Virtual Forum 2020. I was happy to see many others at my career level talking about similar issues in science and otherwise. I wish to network and bring groups together to support each other through their neuroscience journey.

Benjamin Richard
Kanter

Postdoctoral fellow at Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, NTNU
Norway Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To gain exposure to a diverse network and help promote diversity in neuroscience.

Kalpita Rashmi
Karan

Postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neuroendocrinology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joing Alba because:
1)I want to grow in research by performing cross-disciplinary science.
2)I would love to mentor and help someone who is in need of any help.
3)I would be happy to find a mentor beyond my research questions, mostly for professional motivation and intellectual growth.
4) I want to promote and benefit from diversity across continents in science.

Jaspreet
Kaur

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Copenahgen
Denmark Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
1) I am a woman in Science and would like to make a strong impact on women in Science who are underrepresented not only in India but all over the world by showing if I can do it so you can too...
2) To guide and motivate women in Science I need a good mentorship and I believe this platform could help me.
3) Also I would like to network with others who are working on this agenda.

Asaf
Keller

Department head at University of Maryland School of Medicine
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Motor systems neuroscience
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
support Alba's mission

Joanne
Kenney

Postdoctoral fellow at Trinity College Dublin
Ireland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Developmental neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (slow waves)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in the importance of promoting equality and diversity in brain science to benefit both the scientists and the general population.