Rodney Knight

Rodney Knight is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's School of Public Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. His interdisciplinary background in sociology and epidemiology shapes his research on youth health, focusing on sexual health, substance use, and mental health. He teaches courses like MSO-6601 and MSO-6602 in population health research. Currently, he recruits master’s and PhD students, offering competitive stipends.

Key research areas include LGBTQ+ health, HIV risk reduction, and health inequities. Knight leads or co-leads numerous grants, including projects on opioid overdose prevention, climate change adaptation, and youth mental health during the pandemic. Notable funding sources include the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS).

His publications span qualitative and mixed-methods studies on topics like HIV testing acceptability, opioid use among sexual minorities, and vaccine confidence during the pandemic. Knight collaborates internationally, particularly with French institutions, emphasizing global health issues and interdisciplinary approaches.

He advises on projects such as the Clinic Mauve initiative for LGBTQIA+ health and the A FOCUS study on youth mental health in Canada and France. His work addresses systemic challenges in healthcare access, stigma, and policy interventions for marginalized populations.