Nicholas Fabiano is a psychiatry resident and researcher at the University of Ottawa, known for his work bridging the divide between mental and physical health, with a particular focus on lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet and sleep) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for mental disorders. He has over 80 peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals such as The Lancet Psychiatry, JAMA Psychiatry, World Psychiatry, and Molecular Psychiatry, among others.
Beyond research, Nicholas Fabiano maintains an active presence on social media, primarily focused on sharing scientific insights, research findings, and discussions around mental health and neuroscience, where he has amassed over 130,000 followers. He is a frequent guest on various media outlets and podcasts, primarily discussing topics focused on his aforementioned research interests.
Education
Nicholas Fabiano's expertise has been cultivated through years of research and training:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) — University of Ottawa (2022)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Candidate — University of Ottawa (2022-Present)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate — University of Ottawa (2026-Present)


