Gustavo Saposnik

Executive Profile: Accomplished Executive Director, Senior Neuroscientist, Neurologist, and Educator boasting a distinguished 25-year career in healthcare, outcomes research, and data analytics. Internationally acknowledged as a leading authority in decision-neuroscience, public health, and real-world evidence (RWE). A proven Global Scientific Advisor for international scientific organizations (WSO, AHA, Ministries of Health), premier pharmaceutical and medical device enterprises, I have consistently delivered unparalleled insights. As a renowned educator and researcher, my extensive portfolio comprises 300+ peer-reviewed publications and the successful execution of 150+ projects spanning diverse therapeutic areas. Proficient in steering multidisciplinary teams, overseeing medical affairs, and providing strategic guidance. Eager to leverage my wealth of expertise, blend of soft and hard skills, and global network to enhance the team.

Academic and Research Excellence

His entrepreneurial vision and global network drive ethical, patient‑centered innovation in clinical research worldwide. Gustavo’s academic trajectory is marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge across multiple continents and disciplines:

1. Global Education: He completed his medical training and residency in Buenos Aires before pursuing a Stroke Fellowship at the University of Western Ontario and a Master in Public Health from Harvard University.
2. Interdisciplinary Innovation: In 2015 he enrolled in a PhD in Neuroeconomics at the University of Zurich while being a Faculty member. He earned a PhD degree in 2020 focusing on how physicians make live decisions under uncertainty.
3. Prolific Scholarship: With an h-index of 85, Gustavo has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, including landmark work on the Foundations of therapeutic inertia (TI) and the development of tools (e.g. traffic light system educative intervention; stroke risk scores like the iScore and PLAN) to support physicians decisions.
4. Cross-appointments at ICES, Li Ka Shing Institute and University of Mahidol (Thailand).
5. Mentorship: He has supervised a vast number of students and fellows, recently receiving the 2022 Mentorship Award at Unity Health Toronto.

Global Leadership and Impact

Beyond the halls of the university, Gustavo is a recognized global authority in decision-neuroscience and stroke care. His leadership roles include:

1. Vice-President of the World Stroke Organization (2024-2028).
2. Editor-in-Chief of the World Stroke Academy (2020-2024), where he spearheaded international educational portfolios.
3. A trusted Global Scientific Advisor to international organizations (USA, China, MENA, Thailand, South America), Ministries of Health, and leading industry partners.
4. Founder of SORCan and NeuroSmart, programs designed to bridge the "knowledge-to-action" gap in clinical practice.
5. Humanitarian Efforts: His work extends globally, including providing humanitarian stroke education across China.

Dr. Saposnik’s promotion to Full Professor is not just a recognition of his past achievements, but a testament to his ongoing mission to bridge clinical practice with groundbreaking research to improve lives worldwide.