Please find below the full list of posters being presented at Summit 2025, showcasing groundbreaking research, community-led health initiatives, and evidence-based programs making an impact in our community. There will be a special poster reception on Thursday, November 20, from 7:00–8:30 PM in the Ballroom East and 3rd Floor Foyer, where attendees will have the opportunity to meet and engage with presenters.
Removing the Weight of Health Binaries: Weight-Neutrality as an Affirmative and Strength-Based Approach to Health Promotion with 2SLGBTQIAA+ Communities
Dr. Kheana Barbeau (University of Calgary); Dr. Danielle Lefebvre (Deep Sea Psychological Inc)
From Erasure to Emergence: Arts-Based, BIPOC-Led Approaches to Decolonizing 2SLGBTQIA+ Research and Representation
azka
Addressing Gender and Sexual Orientation: Developing Toolkits for Effective Sexual Health Education
Arlette Ibrahim, Claire Lin, Sophia Greene, Jessica Wood (SIECCAN)
Determining Trans and Nonbinary Community Research Priorities
Kai Jacobsen (University of British Columbia, CREATE); Leo Rutherford (University of Victoria, CREATE); Monica Rudd (St. Michael's Hospital, CREATE); Noah Adams (University of Toronto, CREATE)
“A Lot of People are Hiding”: Exploring Pre-Migration Experiences of SOGIE Refugees Through the Lens of Ecological Systems Theory
Moni Sadri (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Taking Action: Conversations and Support for Nicotine Use Within Queer and Trans Communities
Luc Grey (Canadian Cancer Society); Lynn Planinac (Ontario Tobacco Research Unit - University of Toronto); Ron Renaud (Montreal LGBTQ+ Community Centre)
Creating Our Own Communities of Care
Jennifer Prosser (Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta)
The LGBT Purge Fund's 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument
Albert McLeod (Fabulous Animate Being, Indigenous Expert, Team Thunderhead)
Repairing Relationships with 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities – the Canadian Blood Services’ Apology, Policy Reforms, Microgrant Funding, and Engagement Efforts
Dennis Stuebing (Wisdom2Action); Terrie Foster (Canadian Blood Services); Chris Kennedy (pflag, Canadian National Board); Vash Ebbadi-Cook (pflag, Canadian National Board); Michael Kwag (CBRC)
The Ins and Outs of Healthy Relationships
Andrew Cram (Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre)
Check Me Out: A Customizable Sexual Health Checklist
Hanley Smith, Chana Morgan (Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia)
2S/LGBTQIA+ and Chronic Health: Roundtable on Diabetes Within Our Communities
Chris Draenos, Malhar Shah, Ben Klassen, Ed Barre, Nathan Lachowsky
Envisioning Ideals: A Discussion of Patient Preparedness for Gender-Affirming Surgery While Dreaming a Future for Our Care
Leo Rutherford (CBRC, University of Victoria); Nic Watts (University of Victoria)
Queering “Professionalism”: Ethical Frameworks for Centering Community Care
Ljudmila Petrovic (Collective Healing Counselling)
Exploring Sexual Health Needs and Access among 2S/LGBTQIA+ People in Northern and Central Alberta
Juliana Kaneda, Landon Turlock (QTHC); JP Armstrong (NorQuest College)
Questioning the 28 Day PEP Standard – Preliminary Evidence from a Retrospective Chart Review
Monica Rudd (St. Michael's Hospital, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions); Darrell Tan (St. Michael's Hospital, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, University of Toronto)
Experiences of Safety in Research for Two-Spirit People
Amy Wright (University of Toronto); Stephanie George (McMaster University); J. Dame; W. Spring; K. McCrady; S. Acharya
Developing UBC PrideMind: A Community of Care and Digital Resource Hub for 2S/LGBTQIA+ Psychology Members in Higher Education
Fides Arguelles (University of British Columbia)
Beading A Lifeline: Employing Cultural Resources to Reduce 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous Youth Suicide
Elijah De Corte
Queers in Carhartts: 2SLGBTQ+ Lived Experiences in Construction Trades
devin west (Queens University)
Documentation d’un processus de co-construction d’une intervention numérique en santé sexuelle auprès d’hommes cis, trans, queers et non-binaires gais et bisexuels : résultats préliminaires
Thomas Geray (Université du Québec à Montréal)
Bullying & Harassment Among LGBTQ+ Populations in Education, Workplace, and Community Settings
Martin Blais, Fred L. Dion (Université du Québec à Montréal)
Breaking Barriers for Two-Spirit, Transgender and Non-Binary People Facing Suicidality
Jimmy Chokmeesuk (University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Trans Specialty Care); Bridget Simpson (Vancouver Coastal Health Trans Specialty Care); Drew B. A. Clark (University of British Columbia)
LGB…T?: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Perceptions of Access to Interventions for the Social Determinants of Health
Anthony Lenarduzzi (University of Guelph)
The Affirming Care Alberta Project: Working with Community and Healthcare Professionals to Improve Gender-Affirming Care
Shanni Pinkerton, Ash Noelck, QC Gu (Queer & Trans Health Collective)
Autistic/Neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+: Exploring the Intersections Through Multimedia Storytelling
Elizabeth Straus (Toronto Metropolitan University); Kate Ellis (Carleton University, University of Guelph); Gowlene Selvavijayan
Health in the Digital Age: A Phenomenological Exploration of Older 2SLGBTQ+ Adults’ Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Beatrice Devlin (Dalhousie University)
Pitting Privacy Against Safety? Community and Ethical Perspectives on Approaches to Mpox Vaccine Surveillance in 2022-23
Ty Sounthong, Devon Greyson (University of British Columbia)
Harm Reduction Needs and Access Among 2S/LGBTQIA+ Communities: Preliminary Findings from the National 2S/LGBTQIA+ Substance Use Study
Finn St Dennis, Noor Hadad (Queer & Trans Health Collective); JP Armstrong (NorQuest College)
Strengthening Our Vigilance Against Queer Disinformation
Tristan Coolman (pflag York Region)
Examining the Health Care for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth in Canada: A Scoping Review
Christopher Pang, Arati Mokashi, Tania Wong (IWK Health, Dalhousie University); Chloë Blair, Matt Numer, Val Webber (SHaG Lab, Dalhousie University); Terra Kennedy (Dalhousie University)
Seeking and Accessing Gender Affirming Care on Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island): Narrative Threads of Experience
A.Kendrick (PEI Transgender Network); M. Dykhuizen (Saskatchewan Polytechnic); A. Curitz (Our Landing Place); A. Inman (Dalhousie University); M. Burns, P. Drake, L. Fusca, A. Morrell, V. Bakker, S. Lloyd, J. O'Reilly (University of Prince Edward Island)
From the Woods to the World: How Camp Eclipse Grew a Queer Community in NL
Nikki Baldwin, Reagan Rees, Andrew Cram (Planned Parenthood NL Sexual Health Centre)
Substance Use Habits Among 2S/LGBTQIA+ Communities: Preliminary Findings from the National 2S/LGBTQIA+ Substance Use Study
Finn St Dennis, Noor Hadad (Queer & Trans Health Collective); JP Armstrong (NorQuest College)
The Our Health Data Dashboard: A Hands-On Workshop and Community Consultation on Future Development
Kimia Rohani, Tyrone Curtis (University of Victoria); Ren Lo, Malhar Shah (CBRC), Anu Radha Verma; Nathan Lachowsky (University of Northern British Columbia, CBRC)
LGBTQ SOLACE: A Community-Engaged Research and Action Project to Build Peer Mental Health Skills and Supports by and for LGBTQ+ Women
Dr. Angie Wootton (University at Albany)
Intersectional Stigma and its Health Implications for South Asian Gay, Bisexual, and Other Queer Men Living in the Greater Toronto Area
Joshun Dulai (University of Toronto)
Having Sex? Maybe It’s Time to Pee in a Cup
Andrew Townsend, Elnathan Amdetsion (Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights)
Exploring Foundational Public Health Programs and Policies for SOGIE Diverse People in Ontario
Todd Coleman, Cameron McKenzie (Wilfrid Laurier University); Tin D. Vo (University of Toronto)
Inclusive Change in Pharmacy Education: Intersectional Insights from Pharmacy Students in Toronto, Ontario
Kristy M Scarfone, Mona Mohammad Vali Samani, Mariam Rezeik, Jaris Swidrovich (University of Toronto)
Sexualized Substance Use among 2S/LGBTQIA+ Communities: Preliminary Findings from the National 2S/LGBTQIA+ Substance Use Study
Finn St Dennis, Noor Hadad (Queer & Trans Health Collective); JP Armstrong (NorQuest College)
Tools to Close the (Trans)gender Gap in Health and Research
Giuli Sucar (University of British Columbia, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS)
Gender-Affirming Care (GAC) in BC: A Policy Blueprint Rooted in Community
Clio Lake, Polina Petlitsyna (Society for Access to Gender-Affirming Care)
On the Line: Peer Support, Connection, and Care Across Communities
Nikki Baldwin (Planned Parenthood NL Sexual Health Centre)
Who is Getting Infected with Carcinogenic HPV Types 16 and 18? Tracking New Infections Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Canada (2017-2024)
Pranamika Khayargoli, Catharine Chambers, Daniel Grace (University of Toronto); Joseph Cox, Alexandra de Pokomandy (McGill University); Shelley Deeks (Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness); Troy Grennan (B.C. Centre for Disease Control); Trevor Hart (Toronto Metropolitan University); Nathan Lachowsky (University of Victoria); David Moore (BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS); Chantal Sauvageau (Université Laval); François Coutlée (Université de Montréal); Darell Tan, Anna Yeung, Rosane Nisenbaum, Ann Burchell (Unity Health Toronto, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions)
Co-Creating a Race and Ethnicity Measurement Strategy with and for 2S/LGBTQIA+ Youth with Intersectional Identities
Sahel Mirrazavi, Harman Grewal, Tadiwa Nemutambwe, Yas Botelho, Colby Hangle, Zoë Osborne, TJ Salway, João Luiz Bastos, Angela Kaida, Kalysha Closson (Simon Fraser University); Stevie Thompson (Simon Fraser University, YouthCO); Skye Barbic (Foundry BC, University of British Columbia, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes); Chenoa Cassidy-Matthews (Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute); Jonathan Ichikawa (University of British Columbia); Anita Raj (Tulane University)
Minority Stress and Barriers to Parental Support for Transgender Youth
Kyran Ferrier (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Forest, Pools, and Wildrose: Exploring Climate Health Impacts, Resiliency, and Empowerment Among LGBTQIA+ Albertans through Photovoice
Samuel A. J. Lowe, Jasmine Sekhon (University of Alberta); Shelby Yamamoto (University of Alberta, University at Buffalo)
Community Expectations vs. Corporate Intentions for Display of Pride Symbols in Pharmacies
Kyle John Wilby (Dalhousie University)
Healing Through the Multiple Loss Journey: Adapting an AIDS Crisis Grief Model to Community Crises
Albert McLeod (Fabulous Animate Being, 2Spirit Consultants of Manitoba); Laur Kelly (AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Project of Ontario)
“I’m Caught Between Harming and Helping”: Frontline Reflections on Community-Led Crisis Response and Moral Injury in Mental Health and Addictions Care and Treatment
Galo Fernando Ginocchio, Jenna Isaac
Queer Joy Photovoice Project (QJPV): Intersectional, Intergenerational, 2SLGBTQI+ Community-Based Research Using Photovoice in Three Sites Across Canada
Ari Para, Dennis L. Stuebing (Wisdom2Action)
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in Sexual Minority Men: A Dyadic Examination of Minority Stress and Partner Maltreatment
Sean Morgan, Erica Woodin (University of Victoria)
Investigating All-Cause Mortality by Sexual Orientation in Canada
Alik Sarian (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Rencontre d’expert·es pour l’accès à la PrEP au Québec : leçons apprises et recommandations
Tanguy Hedrich (CTN+ Québec)
Walking Between Two Worlds As A Two-Spirit Indigiqueer in Youth Leadership & Academia
Mallory Solomon (Lakehead University)
NEURO QUEERIOSITY: Gender and Neuro Minority Stress and Resilience, Identity and the Impact of Community and Advocacy on Mental Well-Being
Ali Pearson, Dr. Shelley Craig (University of Toronto)
Addressing the Vulnerability of 2SLGBTQI+ International Students in Ottawa: A Community-Based Approach to Designing Harm Reduction Resources
Danny Nhu, Maria Montano
Trans and Queer Community Building Through Bicycle Repair
Merrill Grant, Mira Kolodka, Jo Burdon (The WRENCH)
Memes as Method: Exploring Alternative Tools to Engaging Youth in the Future of Sex Education
Moni Sadri, Vanessa Oliver (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Consent is a Low Bar: Building a Pleasure-Centred Practice for Violence Prevention
Sarah Graham (University of Victoria)
Capacity Bridging for Indigenous-led Crisis Response: Co-Designing a Pilot Harm Reduction Testing Initiative Through Two-Eyed Seeing
Galo Fernando Ginocchio, Jenna Isaac
Why Mpox in Canada Still Matters
Devon Greyson, Jeff Pacis (University of British Columbia); Nathan Lachowsky (University of Northern British Columbia); Yoanne Metabanzoulou (Université de Montréal); Mac Stewart, Tega Ubor, Daniel Grace (University of Toronto); Lane Bonertz (CBRC)
Exploring Online Support Group (OSG) Use Among Sexual and Gender Diverse (SGD) People Diagnosed with Cancer in Canada
Lauren Squires (University of Toronto, University Health Network)
“How Normal Can You Be?”: Investigating the Workplace Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals in the Waterloo Region
Maddie Katz (Dalhousie University); Moni Sadri-Gerrior, Robb Travers, Todd Coleman (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Sexual and Gender Minority Health: A Roadmap for Developing Evidence-Based Medical School Curricula
Douglas Lebo (Université de Montréal)
Out in the Field: 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers' Safety and Survival in Canada’s Energy Sector Dr. Ting-Fai Yu (Pride at Work Canada)
Investigating SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity and expression) Diverse Health in Rural-Urban Counties, Ontario
Dr. Todd Coleman, Samson Tse (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Engaging Policy: Constructing Policy Problems, Subjects, and Resistance
Christopher Campbell (University of Manitoba)
Promoting Mental Health, Self-compassion, and Resilience through Mindfulness: Engaging with GBM and Trans and Gender Diverse Middle Eastern and North African Youth in Ontario
Roula Hawa (Western University); Ahmad Ezzeddine (HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario); Nona Abdallah (Trans Wellness Ontario)
Grassroots Trans Health Activism in the Era of "Protect the Dolls"
Clio Lake
Identifying Priorities for Research on the Experiences of Gender-Affirming Care Providers in Canada and Beyond
Rodrigo Sierra-Rosales, Mark Gilbert (University of British Columbia, BC Centre for Disease Control)
Let’s SextEd!: Operating a Sexual Health Texting Hotline
Noa Ellyn, Zackary Derrick (AIDS Community Care Montreal)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Hormonal Imbalance in Sexual Minority Women Michelle Tam (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, University of Toronto); Payal Chakraborty, Brittany M. Charlton (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Harvard Medical School); Colleen A. Reynolds (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute)
Where are The Trans Doctors? How Medical Education Fails Trans and Gender Expansive People
Franca Ciannavei
