The following is a list of female neuroscientists by nationality – notable women who are well known for their work in the field of neuroscience.
Argentina Cecilia Bouzat (born 1961), biochemist studying neurological disorders Maria G. Castro (fl 2000s), professor of neurosurgery, University of Michigan Medical School
Australia Lyn Beazley (born 1944), British-born Australian neuroscientist and educator Leeanne Carey (born 1959), neuroscientist in occupational therapy and stroke rehabilitation and recovery research Adrienne Fairhall (fl 2000s), computational neuroscientist and educator Una Lucy Fielding (1888–1969), neuroanatomist remembered for discovering the vascular link between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland Mary Galea (born 1951), physiotherapist and neuroscientist at the University of Melbourne Glenda Halliday (fl 2008), neuroscientist at the University of Sydney, NHMRC research fellow Muireann Irish (fl 2013), cognitive neuropsychologist at the University of Sydney Jee Hyun Kim (fl. from 2004), behavioral neuroscientist focusing on emotional learning and memory during childhood Natalie Matosin (fl. 2012), scientist researching the impacts of stress and its role in mental illness Elspeth McLachlan (born 1942), world authority on neural pathways within the autonomic nervous system Pat Michie (retired 2009), emeritus professor of psychology at Australia's University of Newcastle Kathryn North (fl. from 1994), paediatric physician, neurologist, and clinical geneticist working on cognitive deficits in neurofibromatosis type 1 and intervention strategies for children with learning disabilities and inherited myopathies Jennie Ponsford (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist researching the negative consequences of traumatic brain injury related to fatigue, sleep disturbance, attentional problems, mood and behavioural disturbances Sandra Rees (born 1942), research into the pathogenesis of brain injury Linda Richards, currently researching development of the cortical midline Nicole Rinehart (fl. from 2000), focus on autism, Asperger's disorder and ADHD Lesley Joy Rogers (born 1943), emeritus professor of neuroscience at Australia's University of New England Renae Ryan (fl. 2000s), neuroscientists and pharmacologist promoting gender equity, diversity and inclusion Ingrid Scheffer (born 1958), paediatric neurologist and senior research fellow focusing on epilepsy
Austria Alexandra Adler (1901–2001), neurologist remembered for her work on the brain of a multiple sclerosis victim and for her research on posttraumatic stress disorder Elisabeth Binder (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist specializing in the study of mood and anxiety disorders Melly Oitzl (born 1955), behavioral neuroscientist focusing on relationships between stress, cognition and emotion
Brazil Suzana Herculano-Houzel (born 1972), focus on neuroanatomy Anna Christina Nobre (born 1963), UK-based Brazilian neuroscientist researching neural systems supporting cognitive functions in the human brain
Canada Rosemary Bagot (born 1981), researching the mechanisms of altered brain function in depression Frances Champagne (fl. from 2007), focus on molecular neuroscience, maternal behavior, and epigenetics Sherry Chou (fl 2014), neuroscientist focusing on neurocritical care Anne Churchland (fl. from 2014), neuroscientist focusing on the function of the posterior parietal cortex in cognitive processes Meaghan Creed (fl 2016), research into neuromodulation Karen Davis (fl. from 1990), focusing on the mechanisms underlying acute and chronic pain and temperature perception, the influence of attention, and plasticity Allison J. Doupe (1954–2014), psychiatrist, biologist, and neuroscientist focusing on avian neurobiology and communication Lillian Dyck (born 1945), Saskatchewan senator, formerly a neuroscientist and dean at the University of Saskatchewan Gillian Einstein (born 1952), American-born Canadian neuroscientist focusing on the anatomy of the female brain Alison Fleming (fl 2004), neuroscientist working on mothering instincts and maternal behaviour Ariel Garten (born 1979), clothing designer and scientist exploring the intersection of art and neuroscience Isabel Gauthier (born 1971), cognitive neuroscientist and journal editor Mireille Gillings (born 1971), US-based Canadian neurobiologist and entrepreneur Rachel Sarah Herz (fl. from 1992), psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist focusing on the psychology of smell Judy Illes (born 1960), professor of neurology focusing on neuroethics Sheena Josselyn (fl. 2018), neuroscientist studying the neural basis of memory at the University of Toronto Ingrid Johnsrude (fl. from 1997), neuroscientist and professor focusing on brain structure and language ability, and degenerative brain diseases in the elderly Sheena Josselyn (fl. from 1990s), neuroscientist studying the neural basis of memory Sandi Lam (fl. from 2010's), neurosurgeon studying novel uses of neuroendoscopy in minimally invasive epilepsy surgery Daphne Maurer (fl. from late 1980s), experimental psychologist focusing on child development, vision and synaesthesia Brenda Milner (born 1918), British-Canadian neuroscientist focusing on clinical neuropsychology Kathryn Mary Murphy (fl. since early 1990s), neuroscientists studying the development and plasticity of the brain Cecilia Moens (fl 1994), research into development of hindbrain neurons Lorina Naci (fl. 2010s), Albanian-born Canadian psychologist and neuroscientist known for developing a method for communicating with patients in a persistent vegetative state Caroline Palmer (fl 1990), research into behavioural and neural foundations Isabelle Peretz (born 1956), professor of psychology specializing in music cognition Maria Natasha Rajah (fl 2007), cognitive neuroscientist working on episodic memory, ageing and dementia Jane Roskams (fl. from early 1990s), Isle of Man-born Canadian neuroscientist interested in Brain Big Data and Open Data sharing Deboleena Roy (fl. from 2008), neuroscientist focusing on reproductive neuroendocrinology and molecular biology Jane Rylett (fl 1994), molecular neurobiologist Lisa Saksida (fl 2000), touchscreen-based cognitive assessment Rebecca Saxe (fl 2008), professor of cognitive neuroscience at MIT Justine Sergent (1950–1994), Lebanese-born Canadian neuroscience researcher specializing in the functional neuroanatomy of face processing Bernice Shanet (born 1929), neurophysiologist specializing in neuroregeneration research Rae Silver (fl. 1997), neuroendocrinologist and neuroscientist researching the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus Debra W. Soh (born 1990), science columnist, sex researcher and psychologist Bojana Stefanovic (fl 2005), neuroscientist researching functional brain neuroimaging Jane Stewart (fl. from 1980s), neuroscientist active in psychology, psychiatry, and psychopharmacology Indre Viskontas (fl. since 2000s), Lithuanian-Canadian cognitive neuroscientist and operatic soprano Anna Weinberg (fl. 2014), psychologist, Canada Research Chair in Clinical Neuroscience, McGill University Catharine Winstanley (fl 2004), British-born Canadian behavioural neuroscientist Sandra Witelson (fl. 1999), neuroscientist best known for her analysis of specimens from Albert Einstein's brain
China Yang Dan (fl. from 1994), Chinese-born scientist based in the US specializing in neural circuits controlling sleep and the function of the prefrontal cortex Fan Wang (fl 1998), research at MIT on neural circuits underlying touch, pain and anesthesia Li Gan (fl 1996), researching mechanisms of microglia dysfunction in neurodegeneration Nancy Ip (born 1955), Hong Kong neuroscientist Lily Jan (born 1947), neuroscientist investigating the neuromuscular junction in Drosophila fly larvae Li-Huei Tsai (fl. from 1990), Taiwanese neuroscientist based in the US known for her work on neurological disorders that affect learning and memory Dayu Lin (fl 2000s), Chinese neuroscientist based in the U.S. studying neural circuits underlying aggression in rodents. Hailan Hu (fl 2000s), explores neural mechanisms underlying social behaviors and psychiatric diseases Guo-li Ming (fl 2002), researching stem cells to model genetic and environmental risk for brain disorders Hongkui Zeng (fl 2011), headed team creating the Allen Mouse Connectivity Atlas Li Zhaoping (born 1964), computational neuroscientist and vision scientist known for the V1 Saliency Hypothesis.
Croatia Marta Zlatic (born 1977), neuroscientist, group leader of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK
Cyprus Panayiota Poirazi (born 1974), neuroscientist known for modelling dendritic computations, member of the European Molecular Biology Organization
Czech Republic Eva Syková (born 1944), neuroscientist researching ionic and volume homeostasis
Denmark Gudrun Boysen (born 1939), neurologist researching the causes and effects of strokes Gitte Moos Knudsen (born 1959), translational neurobiologist and clinical neurologist Maiken Nedergaard (fl. from late 1980s), neuroscientist known for discovering the glymphatic system Milena Penkowa (born 1973), neuroscientist guilty of scientific misconduct
Finland
Riitta Hari (born 1948), neuroscientist known for her work on the understanding of healthy and diseased human cortex development Miia Kivipelto (born 1973), neuroscientist researching dementia and Alzheimer's disease
France Denise Albe-Fessard (1916–2003), neuroscientist known for her research into the central nervous system pain pathways Angélique Arvanitaki (1901–1983), neuroscientist known for her research into the electrical activity of neurons Aurore Avarguès-Weber (born 1983), cognitive neuroscientist researching the behaviour of bees Anne Beaumanoir (born 1923), neurophysiologist and resistance worker who headed the neurophysiology department of the University Hospital of Geneva Cécile Charrier (born 1983), neuroscientist researcher, recipient of the 2021 Irène Joliot-Curie “Young Female Scientist of the Year” award. Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke (1859–1927), American-born French neuroanatomist known for co-authoring the two-volume book on the anatomy of nerve centers Anatomie des Centres Nerveux Brigitte Kieffer (born 1958), molecular neurobiologist known for researching opiate receptors Laurence Lanfumey (born 1954), neuroscientist specializing in preclinical research on neuroscience and molecular neuropsychopharmacology Marcelle Lapicque (1873–1960), neurophysiologist known for her research on nerve impulses and the effects of poisons Gabrielle Charlotte Lévy (1886–1934), neurologist for whose work the Roussy–Lévy syndrome and the Lhermitte-Lévy syndrome are named Isabelle Mansuy (born 1965), professor of neuroepigenetics at the University of Zurich, Switzerland Christine Petit (born 1948), geneticist known for pioneering work on the genetics of hearing and deafness Catherine Vidal (born 1951) is a neuroscientist specialized on difference between male and female brain Cécile Vogt-Mugnier (1875–1962), neurologist known for extensive cytoarchitectonic studies on the brain Claire Wyart (born 1977), biophysicist and neuroscientist studying the circuits underlying the control of locomotion, and chevalier of the Ordre National du Mérite.
Germany Katrin Amunts (born 1962), neuroscientist known for brain mapping Laura Busse (born c.1977), researching neural circuits underlying visual processing at LMU Munich Angela D. Friederici (born 1952), expert in neuropsychology and linguistics Nadine Gogolla (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist known for decoding facial expressions in mice as emotion-like and correlating this to neural activity Magdalena Götz (born 1962), neuroscientist noted for her study of glial cells Sonja Hofer (born 1977), professor at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour Kerstin Krieglstein (fl. 2018), researching molecular neurobiology, neuronal survival and ontogenetic cell death Eva-Maria Mandelkow (fl. from 1970s), neuroscientist and Alzheimer's Disease researcher Petra Ritter (born 1974), neuroscientist applying computational neuroscience to brain simulations Anne Schaefer (fl. 2009), developed the TRAP technique to reveal transcriptional profiles Constance Scharff (born 1959), zoologist and neuroethologist researching birdsong and neurogenesis Sigrid Schmitz (born 1961), neuroscientist researching gender and science technology with a focus on brain sciences and contemporary neurocultures Tania Singer (born 1969), psychologist and social neuroscientist Marthe Vogt (1903–2003), remembered for her important contributions to the understanding of the role of neurotransmitters in the brain
Greece Sophia Frangou (fl. from 1990s), US-based neuroscientist researching the pathophysiological processes underlying psychosis Nancy Papalopulu (fl. from 1990), UK-based neuroscientist researching how the timing of neurogenesis is regulated during vertebrate development
Hungary Elizabeth Roboz Einstein (1904–1995), biochemist and neuroscientist known for purifying and characterizing myelin basic protein
India T. S. Kanaka (1932–2018), Asia's first female neurosurgeon Sandhya Koushika (fl. from 2000s), neuroscientist focusing on regulation of axonal transport within nerve cells Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath (born 1953), neuroscientist focused on the study of brain related disorders Deblina Sarkar (fl. 2018), nanoscale biosensors at MIT M. V. Padma Srivastava (born 1965), neurologist, medical academic and writer known for the Acute Stroke Programme Shubha Tole (born 1967), neuroscientist investigating the development and evolution of the mammalian brain Vidita Vaidya (fl. from 2000), neuroscientist researching molecular psychiatry and the neurocircuitry of emotion Shashi Wadhwa (born 1948), known for anatomy and developmental neuroscience
Ireland Sabina Brennan (fl. 2011), neuroscientist at Trinity College Dublin, "Hello Brain" project Eleanor Maguire (born 1970), researching episodic memory in the context of wider cognition Mary Reilly (fl. 2000s), neurologist studying peripheral neuropathy
Israel Tamar Flash (fl. 1987), professor at Weizmann Institute of Science Kalanit Grill-Spector is a neuroscientist professor investigating the visual system at Stanford University Daphna Joel (born 1967), behavioural neuroscientist at Tel Aviv University Nilli Lavi is a psychologist and neuroscience professor at University College London Yael Niv (fl. 2012), neuroscientist studying animal reinforcement learning at Princeton University Michal Rivlin is a neuroscientist investigating the retina at the Weizmann Institute of Science Asya Rolls (2000s) is an Israeli psychoneuroimmunologist exploring how the nervous system affects immune responses and thus physical health Daniela Schiller (born 1972), known for work on memory reconsolidation Michal Schwartz is a professor of neuroimmunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science Tali Sharot is a cognitive neuroscientist at University College London Hamutal Slovin (born 1967), neuroscientist studying the visual system using optical imaging Hermona Soreq (born 1947), known for the signaling of acetylcholine and its relevance in stress responses and neurodegenerative diseases Naomi Habib, computational neuroscientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Italy Cristina Alberini (fl. 1990s), neuroscientist studying the biological mechanisms of long-term memory Paola Arlotta (born 1971), professor of stem cell and regenerative biology at Harvard University Camilla Bellone (born c. 1975) is an Italian neuroscientist exploring the molecular mechanisms and neural circuits underlying social behavior and probes how defects at the molecular and circuit level give rise to psychiatric disease states Raffaella Bosurgi (fl. 2010s), neuroscientist and executive editor of PLOS Medicine Valeria Gazzola (born c. 1977), neuroscientist at the University of Amsterdam, studying the neural basis of empathy and embodied cognition Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini (fl. from 2001), neuroscientist focusing on behavioral neurology, particularly the neural substrate of language and memory Giordana Grossi (fl. 2007), cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology at SUNY New Paltz, New York Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909–2012), Nobel laureate for her work in neurobiology Raffaella Rumiati (fl. from 2003), cognitive neuroscientist Maria Grazia Spillantini (fl. from 1987), researching the mechanisms leading to neurodegeneration
Japan Noriko Osumi (fl. from 1980s), specializing in neuroembryology and developmental neuroscience to reveal the scheme of human mind in terms of brain development
Kazakhstan Alexandra Elbakyan (born 1988), known for creating the Sci-Hub
Lebanon Huda Zoghbi (born 1954), Lebanese-American geneticist known for research in the Rett syndrome and spinocerebellar ataxia type 1
Lithuania Urtė Neniškytė (born 1983), researching the interaction of neurons and immune cells in the brain
Luxembourg Christiane Linster (born 1962), Systems and Computational Neuroscience
Mexico Mónica Andrea López Hidalgo, researching astrocytes, cognitive function, and age-related changes
Netherlands Beatrice de Gelder (born 1944), cognitive neuroscientist and neuropsychologist at Tilburg University Astrid Linthorst (fl. from late 1990s), neuroscientist specializing in the neurochemistry and neuroendocrinology of stress and behavior Sabine Spijker (fl. from late 1990s), neuroscientist researching the effect of neuropsychiatric ailments on cognition Eveline Crone (born 1975), professor of cognitive neuroscience and developmental psychology, known for her work on the function of risky behaviours in pubertal adolescents
New Zealand Marianne Fillenz (1924–2012), Romanian-born New Zealand neuroscientist known for research on he physiology of the autonomic nervous system Kate Jeffery (born 1962), professor of behavioural neuroscience at University College London Jenny Morton (fl. from 1991), neurobiologist specializing in neurodegenerative diseases
Norway Marianne Fyhn (born 1973), biologist known for the discovery of grid cells and spatial coding in entorhinal cortex Siri Leknes (fl. 2008), neuroscientist known for directing he Leknes Affective Brain Lab May-Britt Moser (born 1963), psychologist, neuroscientist and Nobel laureate known for work on grid cells Kirsten Kjelsberg Osen (born 1928), pioneered the neuroanatomy of the auditory pathways and the first female professor of medicine in Norway Kristine Beate Walhovd (born 1976), psychologist and neuroscientist researching lifespan changes in brain and cognition
Pakistan Aafia Siddiqui (born 1972), neuroscientist convicted of seven counts of attempted murder and assault of US personnel
Poland
Łucja Frey (1889–c.1942), neurologist known for describing the auriculotemporal nerve syndrome, now widely known as "Frey's syndrome" Małgorzata Kossut (born 1950), neuroscientist specializing in neuroplasticity and neural mechanisms of learning and memory Liliana Lubińska (1904–1990), neuroscientist known for her research on the peripheral nervous system and her discovery of bidirectional axoplasmic transport Irena Nalepa (born 1951), neuroscientist, pharmacologist and biochemist Nathalie Zand (c.1884–1942), neurologist known for studying the choroid plexus and publishing Les plexus choroïdes: Anatomie, physiologie, pathologie
Portugal Megan Carey (fl. 2005), neuroscientist and leader of the Neural Circuits and Behavior Laboratory at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon Hanna Damasio (fl. from 1960s), neuroscientist using brain imaging methods, such as computerized tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance for investigating brain diseases Susana Lima (fl. 2005), researching neural mechanisms of sexual behavior and male choice Paula Isabel da Silva Moreira (born 1975), neuroscientist known for discoveries concerning mitochondrial oxidation in Alzheimer's disease
Romania Viviana Gradinaru (born 1981), Romanian-American professor of neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology Marianne Fillenz (1924–2012), known for investigating the physiology of the autonomic nervous system Ruxandra Sireteanu (1945–2008), biophysicist and neuroscientist who researched the human visual system
Russia Natalia Bekhtereva (1924–2008), neuroscientist and psychologist known for developing neurophysiological approaches to psychology Serafima Bryusova (1894–1958), first female neurosurgeon, studied brain angiography and Circle of Willis Svetlana Dambinova (born 1949), neuroscientists known for her research on glutamate receptors Angelina Guskova (1924–2015), neurologist, neurosurgeon and radiation protection expert Ol'ga Leonova (fl. 1890–1910), embryologist and physician known for work on congenital disorders and the connection between central nervous system damage and eye disease Taisiya Sergeevna Osintseva (1923–2008), neurologist interested in chronic feral nidal infections of the nervous system Tatiana Rosenthal (1885–1921), psychoanalyst, physician and specialist in neurology Olga Vinogradova (1929–2001), cognitive neuroscientist
Rwanda Claire Karekezi (born 1982), neurosurgeon at the Rwanda Military Hospital in Kigali
Serbia Dragana Rogulja (fl. 2015), neuroscientist and circadian biologist at the Harvard Medical School Blacatnik Institute of Neurobiology
South Africa Frances Ames (1920–2002), neurologist, psychiatrist, and human rights activist who studied the effects of cannabis on the brain Zena Athene Stein (July 7, 1922 – November 7, 2021), physician, neuroepidemiologist studied child development, psychiatric disorders and birth defects
South Korea Gloria Choi (2000s - ), neuroscientist studying maternal immune activation models of autism spectrum disorder
Spain Mara Dierssen Sotos (born 1961), research into the neurobiology of Down syndrome at the Centre for Genomic Regulation María Domínguez Castellano (born 1965), neuroscientist, director of Developmental Neurobiology at the Institute of Neurosciences, Alicante Susana Martinez-Conde (born 1969), neuroscientist and science writer investigating how our brains create perceptual and cognitive illusions Carmen Sandi (fl. from late 1980s), research into the neurobiological mechanisms of how stress alters the brain
Sweden Annica Dahlström (born 1941), neuroscientist with a research focus on how nerve cells store and transport signals Isabelle Dussauge (fl. 2010s), cognitive neuroscientist who co.founded the NeuroGenderings Networl Mouna Esmaeilzadeh (born 1980), Iranian-Swedish neuroscientist and entrepreneur known for her longevity clinic using genetic analyses as part of advanced health check-ups on her patients Pam Fredman (born 1950), neuroscientist, president of the International Association of Universities Ivanka Savic (born 1953), Serbian-Swedish neuroscientist at the Karolinska Institute known for neurophysiology and neuroimaging research
Switzerland Silvia Arber (born 1968), neurobiologist investigating the mechanisms involved in the function and assembly of neuronal circuits controlling motor behaviour Aude Billard (fl. 1971), physicist and computational neuroscientist creating machine learning algorithms to develop models of machine learning in humans Jocelyne Bloch (fl. from 2002), neuroscientist investigating deep brain stimulation and brain repair for movement disorders Victoria Chan-Palay (born 1945), Singaporean-born Swiss neuroscientist, founder of the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Anelis Kaiser (fl. from 2008), neuroscientist exploring the influence of heteronormative notions of sexual orientation Melanie Greter (fl. from 2000), neuroimmunologist studying the ontogeny of microglia and border-associated macrophages Sophie Schwartz (born 1965), professor at the University of Geneva studying neural mechanisms underpinning experience-dependent changes in the human brain
Taiwan Denise Hsien Wu (fl. 2007), professor of neuroscience, chair of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, National Central University
Trinidad and Tobago Michelle Antoine (fl. 2020), neuroscientist researching the notion of excitatory-inhibitory balance and its role in autism
Turkey Cagla Eroglu (fl. 2010), neuroscientist and associate professor of cell biology and neurobiology at Duke University Nilay Yapici (fl 2000s) is a neuroscientist at Cornell University who studies the neural circuits underlying decision making and feeding behavior in fruit fly models to pave the way towards an understanding of how to target and treat obesity and eating disorders in patients
Uganda Juliet Sekabunga Nalwanga (fl. 2018), Uganda's first female neurosurgeon
United Kingdom Ingrid Allen (1932–2020), known for research into neurodegeneration Sarah-Jayne Blakemore (born 1974), research into the perception of causality in the human brain Gemma Calvert (fl. from 1990s), researching multisensory brain systems and how the power of the subconscious brain affects marketing Helen Cassaday (fl. from 1990s), neuroscientist investigating the underlying biology of associative learning processes Nicola Clayton (born 1962), psychologist specializing in comparative cognition Stephanie Cragg, neuroscientist, professor at University of Oxford investigating the biology of dopamine transmission in health and Parkinson's disease Hannah Critchlow (born 1980), neuroscientist with a research focus on cellular and molecular neuroscience Iroise Dumontheil (fl. from 2015), neuroscientist with a research focus on the social cognition and executive functions associated with the rostral prefrontal cortex Wendy Ewart (fl. 2000s), responsible for the development of the Medical Research Council's strategic plan Elizabeth Fisher (fl. 1980s), professor at University College London investigating degeneration of motor neurons triggered by Down syndrome Maria Fitzgerald (born 1953), neuroscientist studying the developmental physiology and neurobiology of nociceptor circuits in the brain and spinal cord Sarah Garfinkel (fl. from 2006), neuroscientist studying the link between interoception and the brain Sonia Gandhi (fl. 2000s), Francis Crick Institute neurodegeneration laboratory, investigating molecular mechanisms behind Parkinson's disease Alison Goate (fl. from 1980s), known for studying the genetics of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias Usha Goswami (born 1960), neuroscientist investigating the neural basis of developmental dyslexia, of speech and language impairments, and of rhythmic motor behaviour Susan Greenfield, Baroness Greenfield (born 1950), scientist, writer and broadcaster with a research focus on he treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases Francesca Happé (born 1967), cognitive neuroscientist investigating autism spectrum conditions Julie M. Harris (born 1967), psychologist who studies binocular vision, vision and animal patterning Jane Haley (fl. 2012), electrophysiologist, neuroscience scientific coordinator at the University of Edinburgh Christine Holt (born 1954), developmental neuroscientist investigating the basic mechanisms of the vertebrate brain Heidi Johansen-Berg (born 1974), professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Oxford, studying brain plasticity in regard to stroke rehabilitation and ageing Eve Johnstone (born 1944), Scottish physician, clinical researcher, psychiatrist and academic investigating schizophrenia and psychotic illness Annette Karmiloff-Smith (1938–2016), cognitive neuroscientist known for research into Williams syndrome Tara Keck (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist investigating synaptic and homeostatic plasticity in the neocortex Diane Lipscombe (born 1960), professor of neuroscience at the Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science, Brown University Jennifer S. Lund (born 1940), anatomist focused on he organization of feedforward and feedback circuits in the neocortex Giovanna Mallucci (fl. from 2000), neuroscientist specializing in neurodegenerative diseases Ruth McKernan (fl. from 1980s), neuroscientist known for her work on ligand-gated ion channels as well as for services to business and innovation Katharine Montagu (died 1966), first to identify dopamine in the human brain Freda Newcombe (1925–2001), clinical neuropsychologist playing a pivotal role in the development of cognitive neuropsychology Esther Odekunle (fl. 2010s), neurobiologist and antibody engineer researching risks from antibodies Karalyn Patterson (born 1943), specialist in cognitive neuropsychology Marysia Placzek (fl. 2012), professor of developmental neurobiology at the University of Sheffield Cathy Price (fl. 1990s), professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London Gina Rippon (born 1950), research involving the application of brain imaging techniques, particularly electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography Katya Rubia (fl. from 1994), neuroscientist best known for her work in child cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychiatry Barbara Sahakian (fl. 2000s), known for her contributions to psychopharmacology, neuroethics, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry and neuroimaging Sophie Scott (born 1966), neuroscientist investigating the cognitive neuroscience of voices, speech and laughter Aditi Shankardass (fl. 2009), clinical work using electroencephalogram recordings of the brain to diagnose developmental disorders in children Rebeccah Slater (fl. 2010s), professor of paediatric neuroscience at the University of Oxford Maria Grazia Spillantini (fl. from 1980s), neuroscientist noted for identifying the protein alpha-synuclein as the major component of Lewy bodies Tara Spires-Jones (born 1976), neuroscientists studying synapse degeneration and resilience in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases Susan Standring (fl. from 1970s), experimental neurobiologist, writer and researcher Karen Steel (fl. from 1990s), geneticist studying the genetics behind deafness, mainly focusing on the genetics of mice Sarah Tabrizi (born 1965), British-Iranian neurologist and neuroscientist in the field of neurodegeneration Kathleen Taylor (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist with a focus on physiology, psychology and the neuroscience of belief Irene Tracey (born 1966), research focused on the neuroscience of pain perception and analgesia Anne Treisman (1935–2018), cognitive psychologist researching visual attention, object perception, and memory Angela Vincent (born 1942), known for research in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular immunology and intracellular neurophysiology Elizabeth Warrington (born 1931), neuropsychologist specialised in the study of dementia Mary Broadfoot Walker (born 1888), researched physostigmine in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, and potassium in familial periodic paralysis Heather Whalley (fl. 2010s), psychiatrist with a research focus on the mechanisms underlying the development of major psychiatric disorders Barbara Wilson (born 1941), psychologist, founder of the Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Ely, Cambridgeshire Emma Yhnell (fl. 2015), neuroscientists with a research focus on Huntington's disease
United States
A Carmela Abraham (fl. 1990s), neuroscientist studying Alzheimer's disease Susan Ackerman (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist and geneticist known for investigating genetic and biochemical factors behind the central nervous system Elizabeth Adkins-Regan (born 1945), comparative behavioural neuroendocrinologist known for research on the hormonal and neural mechanisms of reproductive behaviour Huda Akil (born 1945), Syrian-American neuroscientist focusing on the neurobiology of emotions Ream Al-Hasani, British-born American neuroscientist and pharmacologist studying endogenous opioids in addiction, pain, and affective disorders Susan Amara (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist focusing on the parts of the brain activated by the effects of addictive drugs Julia Tutelman Apter (died 1979), One of the first specialists in neurophysiological research Nancy Coover Andreasen (born 1938), neuroscientist and neuropsychiatrist known for developing the concept of negative symptoms in schizophrenia Anne M. Andrews (fl. from 1990s), neuroscientist focused on the neurochemistry of the brain's serotonin system Amy Arnsten (fl. from 1980s), neuroscientist focused on the molecular mechanisms behind the higher cortical circuits governing cognition Lauren Y. Atlas (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist studying pain and psychopharmacology
B Kristin Baldwin (fl. from 1998), neuroscientist focusing on reprogrammed and induced pluripotent stem cells to study the epigenetic changes of the genome and brain Tracy Bale (born 1969), neuroscientist and molecular biologist focusing on parental prenatal stress and its effect on offspring Cornelia Bargmann (born 1962), neurobiologist known for her work on the genetic and neural circuit mechanisms of behavior using C. elegans Carol A. Barnes (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist focusing on the neurophysiological and behavioral changes that occur in the brain during ageing Lisa Feldman Barrett (born c. 1963), psychologist and neuroscientist studying emotion, known for How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain Susan R. Barry (fl. from 1981), neurobiologist and physician known for her Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Journey into Seeing in Three Dimensions Jessica Barson (fl. 2010s), neuroscientist investigating neuropeptide signalling in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus Danielle Bassett (born 1981), physicist and systems neuroscientist applying network science to the study of learning in the human brain Amy Bastian (born 1968), neuroscientist contributing to the neuroscience of sensorimotor control Diana Bautista (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist known for her work on the molecular mechanisms underlying itch, touch and pain Elaine Bearer (fl. from 1990s), neuroscientist, pathologist and composer, recent research on magnetic resonance imaging of neural connections and brain activity in transgenic mouse models of human disorders Marlene Behrmann (born 1959), psychologist specializing in the cognitive neuroscience of visual perception Ursula Bellugi (born 1931), German-American neuroscientist researching the biological bases of language April A. Benasich (fl. from 1980s), neuroscientist known for research on the early neural processes necessary for normal cognitive and language development Joanne Berger-Sweeney (fl. from 1990s), neuroscientist researching the neurobiology of learning and memory, with applications to neurodevelopmental disorders Heather A. Berlin (fl. 2000s) neuroscientist noted for her work in science communication and outreach Mayim Bialik (born 1975), actress, author and neuroscientist Staci Bilbo (fl. 2000s), neuroimmunologist and professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University Sherilynn Black (fl. 2010s), neuroscientist at Duke University researching social neuroscience Eliza Bliss-Moreau (fl. from 2008), neuroscientist focusing on the biology of emotions in humans and animals Brenda Bloodgood (fl. from 2000s), neuroscientist studying synaptic plasticity Jill Bolte Taylor (born 1959), neuroanatomist, author, and inspirational public speaker, known for studying severe mental illnesses and her My Stroke of Insight, A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey Susan Y. Bookheimer (fl. 2010s), neuroscientist known for her work developing brain imaging techniques to help patients with Alzheimer's and related disease Nancy Bonini (born 1959), neuroscientist and geneticist, known for pioneering the use of Drosophila to study neurodegeneration of the human brain Lisa Boulanger (born 1990), research at Princeton University on immune proteins in the formation and function of neuronal connectivity Laura S. Boylan (born 1961), psychiatric manifestations of neurologic disease Mary Brazier (1904–1995), British-born American neuroscientist known for her fundamental contributions to the study of EEG changes in anesthesia Louann Brizendine (born 1952), neuroscientist researching women's moods and hormones Katja Brose (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist known for identifying the receptor Robo and its ligand Slit as a new family of axon guidance molecule Linda B. Buck (born 1947), Nobel laureate, best known for her work on the olfactory system Elizabeth A. Buffalo (fl. 2010s), research into neurophysiology and the role of the hippocampus and medial temporal lobe structures in learning and memory Mary Bartlett Bunge (born 1941), neuroscientist researching a cure for paralysis
C Denise Cai (fl. 2010), researching memory formation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Patricia Carpenter (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist focusing on the organization of the cognitive systems in immediate thought Mary Carskadon (fl. 1990s), investigating sleep disorders C. Sue Carter (fl. from 1990s), biologist and behavioral neurobiologist specializing in behavioral neuroendocrinology Vivien Casagrande (1942–2017), neuroscientist known for her research on understanding how the visual thalamus and cortex interact to construct our perceptual world Constance Cepko (fl. from 1982), neuroscientist researching retroviral vectors in studying the development of the retina Gloria Choi (fl. 2014), neuroscientist at the Picower Institute for Leaning and Memory at MIT, researching the role of the immune system in autism spectrum disorder-like phenotypes Anne Churchland (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist studying the function of the posterior parietal cortex in cognitive processes Patricia Churchland (born 1943), Canadian-American philosopher focusing on the interface between neuroscience and philosophy Uraina Clark (fl. 2008), neuroscientist, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, researching functional magnetic resonance imaging to understand how stressors impact brain and behavior Martha Constantine-Paton (fl. 2000s), neuroscientist focusing on synaptic plasticity and brain development, particularly visual development Suzanne Corkin (1937–2016), neuroscientist best known for her research on human memory, which she studied in patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amnesia Seana Coulson (fl. 2000s), cognitive scientist researching the neurobiology of language Jacqueline Crawley (fl. from 1970s), neuroscientist known for developing tests including the three-compartment test to evaluate mouse social behaviour Molly J. Crockett (fl. 2010s), neuroscientist studying the role of neurotransmitters on decision-making Elizabeth C. Crosby (1888–1983), neuroanatomist known for her outstanding contributions to comparative and human neuroanatomy Meaghan Creed (2000s), neuroscientists known for pioneering research into understanding and applying deep brain stimulation to treat brain related diseases Jessica Cardin (2000s), neuroscientist studying local circuits within the primary visual cortex to understand how cellular and synaptic interactions flexibly adapt to different behavioral states and contexts to give rise to visual perceptions and drive motivated behaviors. Merit Cudkowicz (2000s), is a Neurologist, Neuroscientist, and leading world expert in the study of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
D Mary Fenner Dallman (1935–2021), neuroendocrinologist known for elucidating function along the hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal axis Hanna Damasio (fl. from 1970s), neuroscientist known for using brain imaging methods, such as computerized tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance for diagnosing brain diseases Muriel Davisson (fl. from 1970s), geneticist known for developing the Down syndrome mouse model Ts65Dn Valina L. Dawson (born 1961), neuroscientist researching the molecular mechanisms that lead to neuronal cell death in neurodegenerative diseases Lindsay M. De Biase (fl 2000s), explores the diversity of microglia that exist within the basal ganglia circuitry to one day target regional or circuit-specific microglia in disease Christine Ann Denny (fl. 2010s), neuroscientist investigating the m