Dr. Pukall completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at McGill University. She currently is Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sexual Health, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Sexual Health Research Laboratory , and Director of the Sex and Relationship Therapy Service in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University. Her research focuses on genitopelvic dysesthesias, specifically vulvodynia and persistent genital arousal disorder, and other aspects of sexual health. She intentionally adopts an inclusive lens in her research, representing sexual and gender minority samples as well as other marginalized groups. Dr. Pukall has published more than 180 articles and chapters, has been involved in more than 500 presentations, and has written several books. She has also been involved in contributing to and leading treatment recommendation guidelines for genitopelvic dysesthesia through various international organizations, most recently, the International Consultation of Sexual Medicine. Over her productive career, she has obtained more than $11.8 million dollars in research funding, primarily from national funding agencies. Dr. Pukall also provides highly sought after clinical training in evidence-based psychological approaches to sexual and relationship issues to student therapists through her service at the Queen’s Psychology Clinic.