Cornel Grey

Cornel Grey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Western University. His research focuses on Black queer men’s health and well-being, particularly the role of tactile intimacy in challenging public health narratives. He has held fellowships at the University of Sydney and the University of Toronto, where he studied pandemic impacts on LGBTQ+ communities.

Research Interests:

• Black Diaspora and Queer Studies
• Health Equity and Critical Race Theory
• Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS
• Queer Pandemic Experiences

Key Contributions:

• Explores Black queer men’s navigation of desire, risk, and care through touch
• Examines systemic racism in public health directives during crises
• Analyzes virtual care accessibility for LGBTQ+ populations

Teaching:

• Undergraduate courses on Sexuality Studies, Black Diaspora, and Gender & Sport
• Graduate supervision in critical health studies and queer theory

Grey’s work bridges academic research with community advocacy, addressing intersectional health inequities faced by marginalized queer populations.