Travis Salway

Travis Salway is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He specializes in social epidemiology with a focus on improving health outcomes for 2SLGBTQ populations. His work addresses stigma-related health disparities, methodological challenges in studying marginalized groups, and equitable healthcare service design.

Education: B.A. in Social Welfare (UC Berkeley), M.Sc. in Epidemiology (McGill University), Ph.D. in Epidemiology (University of Toronto).

Research interests include: (1) Population health inequities in stigmatized groups, (2) Methodological innovations for socially relevant health research, and (3) Healthcare service adaptation for marginalized communities. He directs the REAFFIRM Collaborative and founded MindMapBC.ca, a mental health service directory for 2SLGBTQ individuals.

Publications focus on conversion therapy prevalence, mental health disparities, and policy impacts like the 2019 Canadian legislation (Bill C-4) against anti-LGBTQ practices. His work bridges academic research with community advocacy, emphasizing structural drivers of health inequities.