Estrogen and the brain

Gillian Einstein

Professor

• Campus
  • St. George
• Faculty
  • Faculty of Arts and Science
• Department
  • Psychology
• Centres
  • Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies
  • Centre for the Study of Pain
  • Institute of Medical Science

Areas of Expertise

• BRCA mutation (breast and ovarian cancer) prophylaxis effects on cognition
• Cognitive effects of oophorectomy
• Effects of culture and experience on the nervous system
• Effects of steroid hormones on mental health
• Effects of the menstrual cycle on mood and sleep
• Estrogen and the brain
• Female genital circumcision/mutilation/cutting
• Gender and health
• Interactions between sex and gender
• Sex differences
• Women's health

Office: 416-978-0896
Website
Email: gillian.einstein@utoronto.ca
Media availablity: TV, Radio, Print/Online