Simon Hatcher

Simon Hatcher is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine, holding cross-appointments at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health and the Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI). He serves as a Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute since November 2015.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from The University of Leeds (1999)
• Master of Medical Science (MMedSc Clinical Psychiatry) from The University of Leeds (1991)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from St. George's Hospital Medical School (1985)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc Biomedical Sciences) from University of London (1981)

Hatcher's research centers on clinical trials in underserved populations, with interdisciplinary expertise spanning mental health, social determinants, and trauma. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with population health through rigorous epidemiological methods and evidence-based frameworks.

His research ecosystem integrates the Brain and Mind Research Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute to address systemic health disparities, focusing on vulnerable groups through trauma-informed approaches and community-engaged methodologies.