Speaker Profile
Iliana Lega
Associate Professor, MD, MSc, FRCPC
- Department of Medicine
- University of Toronto
Presentation
Menopause, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Health: Nutrition Strategies for women in midlife
Speaker / Chair Bio
About Iliana Lega
Dr Iliana Lega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Toronto, a Staff Physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) and a Clinician Scientist at Women’s College Research and Innovation Institute. She holds the Atkinson Chair in Women’s Health Research at WCH where she is also the Medical Lead for the Reproductive Endocrinology Program. Dr. Lega is passionate about optimizing menopause care for women and co-led the 2025 Ontario Health Quality Standards on Menopause Care. Dr. Lega’s clinical practice is focused on providing menopause care, with particular expertise in medically complex patients. With more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and funding from the CIHR and the Canadian Menopause Society, Dr. Lega leads a strong research program focused on improving the care of women as they transition through menopause.