Dr. Alex Abramovich

Dr. Alex Abramovich (he/him) is a Senior Scientist at the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Dr. Abramovich holds a Canada Research Chair in 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness and Mental Health. He is an award winning, internationally recognized leader whose program of research aims to investigate and improve the health and social inequities experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Dr. Abramovich has been addressing the issue of 2SLGBTQ+ youth homelessness for over 15 years. His research has led to ground-breaking practice and policy reform, including the launch of Canada’s first dedicated transitional housing program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Dr. Abramovich works closely with all levels of government to develop policies and strategies that address the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and is committed to research that successfully and ethically engages marginalized populations.