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School of Public Health & Social Policy

Robert Beringer

Robert Beringer

Assistant professor

Public Health and Social Policy

Accepting graduate students

Contact:
250鈥221-2052
Credentials:
BGS (SFU), MA (SFU), DSocSci (RRU)
Area(s) of expertise:
Gerontology; technology and aging; Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer plus (2SLGBTQ+) aging; global 2SLGBTQ+ health; health equity; community-based research; virtual community building and social connectivity; health promotion

Background

I identify as Two-Spirit (2S) and am a member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation (officially recognized by the Government of Canada with a Certificate of Indian Status). My areas of interest include Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus (2SLGBTQ+) aging, gender and sexuality, technology, active aging, and Type II Diabetes. I am currently accepting graduate students where our research interests are a good match. 

Select publications

Beringer, R., de Vries, B. & Oswald, A. Advance Care Planning Discussions among LGBTQ + Persons: Results from the Global Pride Study in Canada. Sex Res Soc Policy (2026).

 de Vries, B., Jones, R.L., Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. et al. [Beringer, R.] (2026). LGBT Research Across Seven Countries: a Roundtable Discussion on Research Trends, Challenges, and Possibilities. Sex Res Soc Policy.