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Sari van Anders is a Professor and Canada 150 Research Chair in Social Neuroendocrinology, Sexuality, & Gender/Sex at Queen's University. Cross-appointed in Gender Studies and Neuroscience, she leads the Van Anders Lab focusing on gender/sex diversity, sexual configurations theory, and feminist/queer science methodologies.
- Ph.D. in Biological & Cognitive Psychology, Simon Fraser University (2007)
- M.A. in Behavioural & Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Western Ontario (2003)
- Hons. B.A. in Psychology and Scholars’ Electives, University of Western Ontario (2001)
Her research integrates social neuroendocrinology with critical analyses of gender/sexuality frameworks, including the development of Sexual Configurations Theory and the Gender/Sex 3x3 model. Recent work examines testosterone modulation through gendered behaviors, postpartum sexuality, and policy implications of gender diversity research.
Her publications over the past decade reveal interdisciplinary focus across Psychology, Gender Studies, Neuroendocrinology, and Public Policy. Key subfields include transphobia reduction, orgasm coercion, pornography analysis, and hormone-behavior interactions.
- Canada 150 Research Chair: National award for innovative research
- SSHRC Grants: $000,000+ for youth education and race/ethnicity configurations
Van Anders' lab trains students in feminist/queer methodologies, with former members contributing to trans health and sexual norms research. She advocates for accessible science through community collaborations and instructional videos.
