Sally Gainsbury

Professor Sally Gainsbury is a leading academic in gambling psychology and behavioral addictions, holding the rank of Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. She serves as Director of the Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic (GTRC), the only university-based gambling treatment center in Australia, focusing on reducing gambling harms through research and policy. Additionally, she leads the Technology Addiction Team at the Brain and Mind Centre, investigating technology's role in addictive behaviors. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, collaborating with governments, industries, and communities to inform policies. Professor Gainsbury is internationally recognized, serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief of International Gambling Studies, and has authored over 135 journal articles and two books. Her research interests include gambling disorder, decision-making in emerging technologies, and harm reduction strategies. Awards include the Winston Churchill Fellowship (2024) and NSW Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year (2019). She has supervised numerous postgraduate and undergraduate students, focusing on topics like gambling and technology interactions. Her global collaborations span institutions in Germany, Switzerland, and the US. Current projects emphasize cashless gambling systems, online self-exclusion tools, and interdisciplinary frameworks to address gambling-related mental health issues.

• Education: PhD, Doctor.ClinPsych, BPsych(Hons)
• Affiliations: Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic (GTRC), Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
• Grants: Over $6.2 million in research funding
• Labs/Teams: Technology Addiction Team, GTRC
• Media Presence: Featured in CNN International and the Jim Jefferies Show

Her research addresses gambling policy, consumer behavior, and mental health, with a focus on translating findings into actionable interventions. Ongoing projects include evaluating digital payment systems' impact on gambling harm and developing evidence-based guidelines for emerging technologies.