Nicholas Fabiano, MD

is an emerging researcher committed to bridging the divide between mental and physical health

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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)

Honors & Awards

As an emerging researcher, Nicholas Fabiano's work has been recognized by a number of honors and awards.
A selected list of these accolades include:


  • The Association of Chairs of Psychiatry of Canada (ACPC) Annual Research Award
    (2025)
  • Identified as a ‘Rising Star' in Psychiatry by Brain Medicine
    (2025)
  • Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) R.O. Jones Award for Best Paper
    (2024, 2025)
  • Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Excellence in Clerkship Teaching Award
    (2024)
  • American Psychiatric Association (APA) Resident Recognition Award
    (2024)
  • Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Award in Education for Scholar Competency
    (2023)
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Nicholas Fabiano first began publishing in 2020 and has since amassed over 80 peer-reviewed publications, 1105 citations and an h-index of 13 (click to view full list of publications). Recognized for his expertise in mental health, he has been invited to the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry and BMJ Connections Mental Health. A selected list of his publications include:

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