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The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) frequently recruits participants for our research studies. Details about recruiting studies and eligibility requirements are available below. 

Chicago Area Trans Survey (CATS)

EDIT. Brave Space Alliance: Health, Housing, Food, Dignity. Chicago Area Trans Survey Do you identify as Trans+ or Non-Binary, are at least 18 years of age, and reside in Cook County, IL? If so, we invite you to take the Chicago Area Trans Survey (CATS)! We'd like to hear about your personal journey and unique experience as a TNB person living in Cook County as well as learn about what the issues and current needs of TNB people living in Cook County currently are. CATS Study ID#: STU00220418 Principal Investigator: Dr. Gregory Phillips IIDo you identify as Trans+ or Non-Binary, are you at least 18 years of age, and do you reside in Cook County, IL?

If so, we invite you to take the Chicago Area Trans Survey (CATS)!

We'd like to hear about your personal journey and unique experience as a TNB person living in Cook County as well as learn about what the issues and current needs of TNB people living in Cook County currently are. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase PrEP Awareness & Demand-BCW Study

Are you a Black or African American woman? Are you between the ages of 16 and 40? The IPAD-BCW Study led by Dr. Maria Pyra at Northwestern University aims to improve awareness and access to HIV prevention and sexual health among Black women living in Chicago. The focus groups will be held virtually or in person. There is no compensation for travel or parking. 

To learn more about this study and to see if you qualify, please contact Howard Brown Health at (872) 269-3529 or visit us online.

Three Black women laying head-to-head and smiling. IPAD-BCW Study. Take part in a focus group to improve awareness and access to HIV prevention & sexual health among Black women living in Chicago. Virtual or in-person focus group eligibility: Black or African American, female, ages 16-40. Receive a $100 e-gift card!