Mike Henderson

Personal Experience

Gustavo Saposnik is an accomplished Neurologist, Clinician-Scientist, and global healthcare consultant dedicated to bridging clinical practice with groundbreaking research. As a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a Senior Scientist at Unity Health Toronto, his work focuses on improving patient outcomes through innovation and evidence-based leadership.
Holding a PhD in Neuroeconomics (Decision Neuroscience) from the University of Zurich and a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University and the University of Buenos Aires, Gustavo has spent his career exploring how clinicians make complex decisions under uncertainty. His pioneering research focuses on therapeutic inertia and applying principles of behavioral economics and decision neuroscience to clinical settings to improve healthcare choices.
Gustavo currently serves as the Vice-President of the World Stroke Organization (WSO; period 2024–2028) and acts as a global scientific advisor for major international scientific organizations and health ministries. Driven by his dedication to medical education and systemic leadership, he recently completed the Rotman/OMA Physician Leadership Program. Gustavo is a faculty and workshop developer for the Future Leaders, a Program by the WSO.
With a portfolio comprising over 300 peer-reviewed publications (https://tinyurl.com/Gustavo-Pubmed) and over 150 successfully executed projects, Gustavo brings a wealth of expertise in steering multidisciplinary teams. His passion for continued learning is also reflected by his recent acceptance into the Fellowship in Journalism & Health Impact at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Through NeuroRise, he leverages his extensive background in medicine, medical education, and neuroeconomics to support the inner side of clinical leadership. He is deeply committed to translating neuroscience and leadership science into practical tools that help healthcare professionals navigate responsibility, high-pressure decision-making, and teamwork in real clinical environments.