Charles Umeizudike

I joined the Options Lab in June 2025 as a Research Coordinator, building on experience from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where I supported clinical trials in both the addictions and youth mental health programs. My work involved conducting clinical interviews, supporting participants through diagnostic assessments, and facilitating engagement with diverse populations—including women, youth, and gender-diverse individuals.

At CAMH, I helped lead participant recruitment, coordinated study visits, collected biological specimens, and supported therapeutic interactions across a range of mental health studies. I’ve worked with tools such as the SCID, K-SADS, and C-SSRS, and collaborated closely with clinicians to deliver informed, patient-centered research.

At Options, I coordinate clinical trials focused on HIV, STIs, and emerging infectious diseases, supporting participant visits, specimen collection, and daily study operations. I’m passionate about research that centers the lived experiences of marginalized communities and helps inform better care and outcomes.