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Rachel Davey is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She has a strong interest in understanding the physiological actions of hormones that regulate the musculoskeletal system, with a particular focus on sex steroids and calcitonin. Her research employs a combination of physiology and novel genetically modified pre-clinical models to provide insight into the cellular and molecular pathways through which hormones act, with the goal of identifying new pathways for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. Current research encompasses the effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy on bone cell metabolism, structure, strength, and investigates how testosterone affects bone marrow progenitor cells and negatively regulates fat mass. The laboratory utilizes a range of techniques including microCT, histomorphometry, histology, and immunohistochemistry, alongside a wide array of biochemical and molecular analyses. Professor Davey completed her PhD in Physiology at the University of Adelaide in 1998, focusing on the effects of estrogens and androgens on bone cell metabolism. She has received several awards for her research and teaching achievements and has been involved in significant grants and student supervision roles throughout her academic career.
Department of Sociology