Dr. Lori Brotto is internationally recognized as a leader in sexual health research. She has led teams to develop and establish effective psychological interventions to improve sexual dysfunction and genital pain, which collectively affect up to a third of women. Her work has influenced practice around the world, with mindfulness being implemented in sexual medicine centres and in international guidelines. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she is a Canada Research Chair in women's sexual health and received the Researcher of the Year (2017) award from the Society for Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Canada.