Gillian Einstein

Gillian Einstein is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, holding the Wilfred and Joyce Posluns Chair in Women's Brain Health and Aging. She is an Adjunct Scientist at Baycrest and Women's College Hospitals, with cross-appointments to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Her research explores the intersection of neuroscience, sex, and gender.

Research Focus: Employing her Situated Neuroscience methodology, Einstein investigates how estradiol loss, gender-affirming therapies, migration, and stigma influence cognitive trajectories in women and gender-diverse individuals. Her work spans neurodegeneration, pain, sleep, and hormone-behavior interactions.

Awards & Recognition:

• Wilfred and Joyce Posluns Chair in Women's Brain Health and Aging
• Honorary Doctorate from Linköping University (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

Leadership Roles: Founder/President of the Canadian Organization of Gender and Sex (COGS) Research, past-Chair of CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health Advisory Board (2014-2024), and co-leader of the University of Toronto's Women's Brain Health Rounds.