Alison Sarah Fleming

Alison Sarah Fleming is a Canadian neuroscientist (or behavioral neuroendocrinologist) whose research program focused on maternal motivation. Spanning 40 years, Fleming studied multiple species, most notably rats and humans, with work ranging from sensory and experiential factors influencing maternal behavior, to the underlying physiology and neuroanatomy, to the impact of early life adversity on subsequent parenting and later generations. She is a true tour de force, not only shaping the field through the depth and breadth of her work, but also, if you have ever met her, through her vibrant, engaging personality and infectious laugh.