Professor, UBC Department of Psychiatry and UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University
Director, UBC Sexual Health Laboratory
Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute at BC Women’s Hospital
Research Associate, Sociobehavioural Research Centre, BC Cancer Agency
Email: lori.brotto@vch.ca
Short Biography
Dr. Brotto completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC), followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at the University of Washington, where she trained with Dr. Julia Heiman. She is currently a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with a joint appointment in Psychiatry.
Dr. Brotto has been awarded many scholarships, fellowships and research grants. Dr. Brotto has been awarded many scholarships, fellowships and research grants. A complete list of Dr. Brotto’s credentials, research and funding records
Research Focus
Publications
Significant Accomplishments & Professional Contribution
- Health Professional Book Award, Society for Sex Therapy and Research for Better Sex Through Mindfulness, 2020
- UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media, 2020
- UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award in Clinical Science Research, 2020
- UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Service to the University and Community, 2019
- The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award, 2018
- Royal Society of Canada, member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, 2018
- The Association of Academic Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (APOG) Excellence in Research Award, 2017
- Nominated to receive a Women Influencer Award from the Women’s Collaborative Hub, 2017
- Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association, 2016-2021
- Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health, Tier 2, 2015
- The Ira and Harriet Reiss Theory Award for Bogaert & Brotto (2014) “Object of Desire – Self-Consciousness Theory”, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 40, 323-338. Sponsored by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, 2015
- University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in – – Clinical and Applied Research, 2014
- Nominated to receive the UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media, 2014
- Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, Early Career Scholar, 2011-2012
- Nominated to receive the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, Health and Active Living Category, 2008
- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Prize Essay Award Recipient, 2003
- University of Washington, Nancy Robinson Director’s Prize for excellence in research, teaching, and clinical skill, 2003
- Morris and Helen Belkin Family Foundation Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation, University of British Columbia, 2002
- Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Prize Essay Award Recipient International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Prize Essay Award Recipient, 2002
- Stanley Program Research Award, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, 2002
- Canadian Psychological Association, Section on Women and Psychology, Dissertation Research Award, 2002
- Sir Izaak Killam Pre-Doctoral Fellowship for Outstanding Doctoral Students, 2001-2002
- Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology Division 12, APA – Dissertation Grant Award, 2001
- Vicentini Cultural Society of British Columbia Scholarship, 2000
- Canadian Sex Research Forum, Ottawa, Ontario, Outstanding Student Paper, 2000
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Pre-Doctoral Fellowship B; $38,200, 1991-2000
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Pre-Doctoral Fellowship A; $31,400, 1997-1999
