Dr. Liisa Galea

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Research Interests

Brain Health Sex Hormones Neuroplasticity Neuropsychiatric Disorders Neurodegenerative Disorders Postpartum Depression

Experience

Senior Scientist

1994-01-01 — Present

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Toronto, ON

Inaugural Treliving Family Chair in Women’s Mental Health, leading Women’s Health Research Cluster.

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Conducts research on the influence of sex hormones on brain health and disease.

Awards

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Michael Smith Health Research BC C2 Award

2022-01-01
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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research

2019-01-01
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NSERC-Discovery Accelerator Supplement

2007-01-01
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Dean Arts Faculty Research Award

2015-01-01
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Vancouver YWCA Women Distinction Award

2015-01-01
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APS James McKeen Cattell Fund Sabbatical Fellowship

2012-01-01
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International Behavioral Neuroscience Society Fellow

2012-01-01
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Kavli Foundation Fellow

2009-01-01
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Michael Smith Senior Scholar Award

2006-01-01
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Distinguished University Scholar

2004-01-01
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Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award

2001-01-01
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Killam Faculty Research Prize

2006-01-01
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Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.