
Anna Gagliardi is a Senior Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and Professor at the University of Toronto (Department of Surgery; Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation; Institute of Medical Science). Her research employs qualitative, quantitative and multiple-/mixed-methods, and focuses on optimizing the implementation of guidelines, organizational and individual patient and family engagement, and person-centered care for diverse women across the lifespan. She has administered over $5.5 million in research funding as PI/co-PI and published over 135 peer-reviewed articles as principal/senior author. Her leadership roles include Chair of the Implementation Working Group for the Guidelines International Network (2012-2017, 2020-current), and advisor to national and international governments and professional societies on guideline implementation and person-centered care. Dr. Gagliardi developed and taught Tools for Implementation of Best Evidence for 13 years (2009-2021) to graduate students at the University of Toronto, and guest lectures on implementation science and synthesis methods. She also supervises Health Services Research MSc and PhD students, and serves as member on thesis committees. Dr. Gagliardi was a CIHR New Investigator in Knowledge Translation (2013-2018). She completed a PhD in Health Services Research at the University of Toronto, and her background includes a Masters in Biochemistry, a Master of Library Science, and a Bachelor of Education.