Research concerning the health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been very limited and more work is needed to better understand the health needs of LGBTI populations. This was the finding of an Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2011 report written at the request of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since then, academics, researchers, and government officials have been working to improve the state of LGBTI health research.
(Link: http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/The-Health-of-Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-and-Transgender-People.aspx)
With this in mind, representatives from Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland State University, and MetroHealth Medical Center have organized a conference to provide people (students, researchers, and community members) an opportunity to learn more about LGBTI health research. Speakers from across the United States will discuss their work. The conference will be able to provide students, researchers, and community members with opportunities to learn more about LGBTI health research, to network with existing researchers, and learn of opportunities for training in LGBTI health research.
The conference will be held August 7-9, 2014 at Baldwin Wallace University (Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG), 340 Front Street, Berea, OH 44017). The conference is free and open to students, researchers, academics, and community members.
Registration:
Contact:
Emilia Lombardi, PhD