Michael Seth Silverman
Canadian specialist in HIV/AIDS and infectious disease
Michael Seth Silverman is a Canadian specialist in HIV/AIDS and infectious disease specialist, and clinical
researcher. He is Chief of Infectious Diseases at St. Joseph's Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre and holds academic appointments at Western University in London, Ontario and the University of Toronto. Silverman is recognized for his early clinical use and research into Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in North America, initially for recurrent C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) infection and later for broader immune-related and metabolic conditions, including ongoing investigations into its role alongside cancer immunotherapy. His work has also included international clinical and public health initiatives in Guyana and several African countries, alongside research in HIV/AIDS prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and infections among intravenous drug users. In 2026, Silverman was a co-author on peer-reviewed clinical research published in Nature Medicine examining the use of fecal microbiota transplantation as an adjunct to cancer immunotherapy.
Background
Silverman has described his work in infectious diseases as intersecting medicine with social justice. He has identified stigma and intolerance as major barriers to caring for people living with HIV and other complex health conditions. He has also sought to counter misinformation surrounding HIV, particularly misconceptions about casual transmission, which he has said cause people to avoid those living with HIV and contribute to harmful stigma.
He earned his medical degree and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Toronto.
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