Le Thuy Duong Nguyen

Exploring intelligence across biological and artificial systems.

About

Recent Cognitive Science graduate from McGill University.

Aspiring NeuroAI Scientist

With an interdisciplinary background in neuroscience and AI, my work combines rigorous scientific methods with innovative, cross-disciplinary thinking to catalyze breakthroughs in our understanding of the mind.

My long-term vision is to integrate multimodal neural data into machine learning frameworks and develop foundation models for neuroscience.

Alongside my academic work, experiences at the AI4Good Lab, RBC Borealis, McGill TechAccel, Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, and Mila's E-Lab have enriched my understanding of how to translate research into real-world applications.

Whether through research or entrepreneurship, I am driven by a commitment to creating meaningful societal impact.

Le Thuy Duong Nguyen in front of Penfield quote, 2025.

Core Motivations & Values

Open Science

Promoting transparency, accessibility, and reproducibility in research.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Bridging disciplines to address today's most pressing scientific and societal challenges.

Translational Impact

Driving the fields of neuroscience and AI forward to support clinical applications.

Human-centered Innovation

Designing technologies that reflect the needs of the people they are meant to serve.

AI Ethics

Ensuring responsible and equitable development of artificial intelligence.

Community Building

Creating spaces where diverse voices feel heard, valued, and inspired.

Featured Projects

Multi‑Agent Credit Assignment

Collaborators: Dane Malenfant, Blake Richards

Investigating the emergence of reciprocal pro‑social behaviours in reinforcement learning agents inspired by traditional Indigenous cultural concepts.

A User‑friendly Implementation for Structural and Functional Interpretation of Brain Maps

Collaborators: Raymundo Cassani, Jason da Silva Castanheira, Sylvain Baillet

The Brainstorm neuromaps plugin integrates curated annotations and tools to further expand the accessibility and inclusivity of brain‑mapping tools, as part of an Open Science initiative.

unbIAsed.Rx

Collaborators: Aimée Tran ba Huy, Ana Gordon, Jada Ke Thompson, Mitia Andrieux

An AI‑powered platform providing data‑driven insights for improved drug safety. By promoting awareness of pharmaceutical disparities and advocating for equitable research practices, we aim to enhance medication safety for all.

Writings

Publications, reflections, and seedlings of thought.

AI Ethics

Featured

From Promise to Practice: A Glimpse into AI-Driven Approaches to Neuroscience

A brief exploration of the applications and ethical considerations of AI in neuroscience research and clinical care.

February 17, 2024

17 min read

Community

Featured

CogSURF Letter

Connecting Minds, Making Waves. Why I created the Cognitive Science Undergraduate Research Forum (CogSURF).

March 6, 2025

5 min read

AI Ethics

Encode Canada Newsletters

A student-led newsletter to demystify AI ethics, share resources, and build a community dedicated to positive change.

36 editions from 2023-2025

Various

North Star

entrepreneurship