Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a prominent neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and writer, currently serving as an advisor for the Applied Neuroscience Association. She is also the founder of Ness Labs, an online platform dedicated to helping knowledge workers improve their productivity and mental health through neuroscience-based insights.

Academic Background and Research

Le Cunff is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, where her research focuses on how different brains learn and the implications for education. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Neuroscience from the same institution, where her thesis examined the relationship between neuroscience literacy and common misconceptions in education, known as neuromyths.135

Professional Experience

Before her academic pursuits, Le Cunff worked at Google as part of the Digital Health team, where she was involved in promoting health technologies aimed at improving physical and mental well-being. Her role included managing global partnerships and marketing for Google Fit.45

In addition to her advisory role at the Applied Neuroscience Association, she is engaged in various neurodiversity research projects and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of neuroscience and mental health. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as WIRED and Forbes.34

Contributions and Interests

Le Cunff's interests extend to topics such as neurodiversity, metacognition, and the application of neuroscience in personal development and education. She leads initiatives that explore how neuroscience can inform better practices in workplace mental health and learning environments.25

Through Ness Labs, she provides resources and coaching for entrepreneurs and knowledge workers, focusing on the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and productivity.45