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Dr. Trevor Hart is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and Director of the HIV Prevention Lab. He leads TMU's HOPE Centre for Gender and Sexual Minority People, the first Canadian center addressing health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities through research and practice. His work focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, sexual health interventions, and community-based studies involving gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority men (GBM).
Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from Temple University (2007), post-doctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine and CDC's HIV/AIDS Prevention Division. Previously taught at York University before joining Toronto Metropolitan University.
Key Research: Leading a CIHR-funded Sexual Confidence trial evaluating HIV prevention strategies targeting social anxiety and substance use. Principal Investigator for the Engage cohort study tracking HIV/STI prevalence among 2,100 GBM across Canada. Recent studies explore biomedical treatments for STIs and their behavioral impacts.
Awards: Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, ABCT Fellowship, TMU Social Innovation Award, and Sigma Xi membership.
Professional Roles: Director of HIV Prevention Lab, HOPE Centre Director, and active member in organizations like the Canadian Psychological Association and International AIDS Society. Supervises research teams conducting clinical trials and community engagement projects.
Lab Activities: HIV Prevention Lab develops behavioral interventions; HOPE Centre focuses on policy initiatives and clinical solutions for marginalized sexual minorities.
