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

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

Jibran
Khokhar

Professor or equivalent position at University of Guelph
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Clemens
Kiecker

Professor or equivalent position at King's College London
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Evolutionary and comparative neuroscience
Biochemistry
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I recognise the need to actively dismantle white supremacy in academic neuroscience.

Rhea
Klansek

Research/Staff scientist at Blckb Applied Neuroscience
Slovenia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman in neuroscience, I want to promote and support women in STEM so we can push innovation forward and build a better future together.

Ewelina
Knapska

Professor or equivalent position at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Poland Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am passionate about equal access to education and career prospects in science. Within my local community and using the fora of professional groups that I belong to, I would like to promote equal access to opportunities in science.

Firas
Kobeissy

Professor or equivalent position at American University of Beirut
Lebanon Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
In vivo monitoring
I joined ALBA because :
As a president of the IBRO-MENA, we plan to have the neuroscience more promoted in the Middle east and the Arab countries where we plan several activities and conferences. Teaming with ALBA will offer better scientific connection in the area of neuroscience which is an area that is undeserved in our region.
This kind of collaboration among neuroscientists will promote expertise exchange and will help students achieve better training in the area of neuro-related projects.

Muriel
Koehl

Research/Staff scientist at INSERM
France Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
To promote equity and show that it matters to all of us. To network and propose my expertise to whomeever might need it.

Katja
Kornysheva

Professor or equivalent position at Bangor University
United Kingdom Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Aniko
Korosi

Research/Staff scientist at University of Amsterdam
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I think this is an incredibly important initiative. It is very important to have support in oder to be able to empower the next generation of young (female, but not only) scientists. I believe such network can be instrumental in this.

Zeljka
Krsnik

Professor or equivalent position at School of Medicine University of Zagreb, CIBR
Croatia Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Imaging (microscopy)
Histochemistry and tracing
In situ hybridization
I joined ALBA because :
As a member of Alba Steering Committee, it is an honor to be part of the Alba's mission of incorporating diversity and ensuring equality in the brain sciences.

Dilja
Krueger-Burg

Research/Staff scientist at Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine
Germany Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Genetic models and techniques
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Harmen
Krugers

Research/Staff scientist at Universiteit van Amsterdam
Netherlands Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Diversity and equal opportunities are important for scientific development and society

Arvind
Kumar

Professor or equivalent position at KTH Royal Inst of Technology
Sweden Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Disorders of the nervous system
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
I joined ALBA because :
to represent diversity and highlight the importance of diversity for research.

Susanne
la Fleur

Professor or equivalent position at Amsterdam UMC
Netherlands Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I think that every person deserves to be treated with respect and deserves good mentorship. A nework like this is important to organize a voice and to be heard and to make a change.

Agnes
Lacreuse

Professor or equivalent position at University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe in increasing visibility and representation of marginalized groups in the neuroscience field

Natalia
Lago

Research/Staff scientist at Institut Pasteur Montevideo
Uruguay Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
Other

Hilal
Lashuel

Professor or equivalent position at EPFL
Switzerland Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cell culture
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As scientists who believe in the powers of interdisciplinary research and the diversity of ideas, I am convinced that promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential for our ability to advance neuroscience and our quests to understand the complexity of the brain and tackle brain disorders.

To achieve this goal, we need to do more to create the space, forums, and platforms for all members of our global neuroscience community to share their work and ideas, to challenge conventional wisdom, to connect with other neuroscientists, and to contribute to shaping the field.
We also must work together to ensure that the leadership of neuroscience organizations, lists of speakers in future conferences, and memberships in influential committees and boards reflect the true diversity of our global neuroscience community.

This is precisely what ALBA network is trying to accomplish, and I am happy to be able to contribute to advancing its mission and strategic objectives.