Office of the Dean

The role of the Dean and the Dean’s Executive Team is to provide strategic leadership for the extensive educational and research activities within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. They also support learners, graduates, faculty, staff and partners to be an unparalleled force for new knowledge, better health and equity.

Lisa A. Robinson, MD, FRCPC, FASN, FCAHS

Dean of Medicine, University of Toronto

Dr. Lisa Robinson serves as the Dean of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Previously, she held the position of Vice Dean, Strategy and Operations, where she led the faculty's academic strategic planning, oversaw academic affairs, and served as the Vice Dean for the Offices of Inclusion and Diversity, Indigenous Health, and Access and Outreach.

Dr. Robinson is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto. She is a Staff Physician in the Division of Nephrology at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and a Senior Scientist in the Program in Cell Biology at the SickKids Research Institute. Her research integrates molecular biology, cell biology, advanced microscopic techniques, and biochemical approaches to advance the understanding and treatment of kidney disease. Dr. Robinson holds a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 1 in Vascular Inflammation and Kidney Injury.

Beyond her academic and research roles, Dr. Robinson is committed to mentorship, founding programs such as Kids Science and Student Advancement Research (StAR), aimed at inspiring scientific exploration among high school students from underserved communities.

Dr. Robinson's leadership and contributions have earned her significant recognition, including serving as the President of the American Pediatric Society, sitting on the Council of the Society for Pediatric Research, and serving on the Innovation and Discovery Task Force of the American Society of Nephrology. She is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.