The Einstein Lab - Cognitive Neuroscience, Gender and Health

About

We work with groups of women, men and gender-diverse individuals to explore how their brains and behaviour react and respond when they experience sex-specific health conditions, medical treatments or social practices.

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Videos

Learn more about neuroscience, cognition, gender and health in a collection of videos featuring Dr. Gillian Einstein.

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Impact

By sharing our discoveries, we can promote better research and healthier communities.

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We study how the structure and function of the brain is influenced by the context of people’s lives, especially sex and gender ⚙️🧠🔍 P.I - Dr. Gillian Einstein

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9 Jan

Here are the attendees of the inaugural meeting of the Canadian Organization for Gender and Sex (COGS) Research! Day 2 is today! #COGS2020

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9 Jan

Fascinating conversations today about sex and gender science at #COGS2020. Thanks to Dr. Gillian Einstein @EinsteinLabUofT for leading the charge!

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M. Natasha Rajah Moir @mnrajah·

8 Jan

Excited to participate in the inaugural #cogs20 meeting. Thanks to the organizers for putting together an amazing program! @EinsteinLabUofT @LiisaGalea & @DrLoriBrotto & to @cara_tannenbaum for a informative keynote.

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In The News

Check out photos from the Federal Health Minister of Canada's visit to the Einstein Lab and a post about the occasion by Ariel Visconti, Arts & Science News, May 7, 2018.

Read an in-depth profile of Gillian Einstein and her research: Toronto neuroscientist tackling science, sex and sexism in women’s health by Kate Allen, Toronto Star, June 3, 2017.

What do Sex and Gender have to do with Neuroscience?

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Researchers in Training

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