THRIVE Center at Northwestern University

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You might have noticed we changed our username! Fear not, the IMPACT program isn't gone —it's growing! We are now The Center for Translational Health Research and Interventions Advancing Equity for Sexual and Gender Minorities—or THRIVE.

You can now find us and soon we will reintroduce you to our fantastic faculty and staff!

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Northwestern Opens New Research Center Dedicated to Helping Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Thrive The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) at Northwestern University is excited to announce the opening of a new research center dedicated to understanding and mitig…

Check out this NBC News write up on our research on
how structural and social influences on behavior may contribute to the racial disparity we see in HIV diagnoses in Chicago:

‘Dense s*xual networks’ behind high HIV rates of gay black men, study finds Black men who have s*x with men have higher HIV rates, despite less high-risk s*xual activities. New research shows s*xual networks are largely responsible.

https://www.impactprogram.org/youth-blog/youth-blog-out-in-the-workplace/ Coming out in the workplace isn't easy. Here are some tips for how employers can create inclusive spaces.

Intern Ying Han writes about her experience at the Northwestern University Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Annual State of Health Symposium: Illuminating the Intersections of and Health. https://bit.ly/2wNH0Lw .

Youth Blog - Annual Symposium Reflection: Research and Intersectionality - IMPACT Program Ying Han writes about her experience at our Annual State of SGM (Sexual and Gender Minority) Health Symposium.

Got a moment to fill out a quick 10 minute survey about being LGBTQ+? Link below:

LGBT in 2018

Give your input and make a difference!

We need bis*xual+ guys ages 16-17 in the Chicagoland area to tell us what they think about different aspects of participating in research related to s*xual orientation and health. Be paid to help your community!

Complete this form to find out if you are eligible to participate: bit.ly/BYPstudy

This study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and it has been approved by the Northwestern University Institutional Review Board (Study # STU002057). If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected]. The person in charge of this study is Dr. Brian Feinstein.

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http://www.impactprogram.org/youth-blog/pride-is-protest-in-san-juan-puerto-rico/ Youth Blog: Read about our SMART Project team's experience during San Juan Pride.

Pride is Protest in San Juan, Puerto Rico - IMPACT Program Read about our SMART project team's experience during San Juan Pride.

LGBTQ Research Study!

Make a difference! Tell us what you think about research related to HIV prevention and s*xual health research in a 30-45 minute online survey and earn $30!

Click here to learn more:
https://redcap.nubic.northwestern.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=7HWLCJFWWJ

The LGBTQ community is disproportionately affected by s*xual violence. Here are some guidelines for supporting survivors.

Youth Blog - I Believe You, I Support You, It's Not Your Fault: Supporting a Friend After Sexual Assault - IMPACT Program The LGBTQ community is disproportionately affected by s*xual violence. Here are some guidelines for supporting survivors.