On my way to National LGBTQ Heath Conference this year hosted by Emory University. Looking forward to catching up with over 400+ #LGBTQhealth researchers and providers and keynote by ADM Rachel Levine Adm Levine. Who else is coming?? 👋 🌈 lgbtqhealthconference.org #LGBTQhealthconf

Fabulous kickoff to the #LGBTQHealthConf with a workshop on navigating NIH funding for #LGBTQhealth research.

And now a pre-conference workshop on Implementation Science led by Dennis H. Li, PhD, MPH and organized by Third Coast Center for AIDS Research Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (ISCI). Learn more about HIV #ImpSci and access tools you can use on the ISCI website hivimpsci.northwestern.edu

I was wrong before! Dr. Jodie L. Guest announced at the opening of the National #LGBTQhealthConf that there are a record breaking 500+ attendees this year!! 🥰🌈👏Can’t wait to learn together over the next two days. #LGBTQhealth

Opening plenary from ADM Rachel Levine ADM Levine speaking about the fight for #LGBTQhealth equity. “Our rainbow family is stronger when we support each other and stand together.”

Somehow my post on this disappeared. AARP panel at #lgbthealthconf taking about things related to queer and trans aging I’ve never heard discussed at a conference. Super powerful and important to bring to light.

.Institute for SGM Health and Wellbeing researcher Dr. Hill presented their Third Coast Center for AIDS Research supported research on understanding HIV prevention needs of transmasculine people, including community advice for program development.

Now up Institute for SGM Health and Wellbeing grad student Emils Sietins on patterns of substance use in SGM youth in the RADAR at Northwestern University cohort study. #LGBTQhealthConf.

#ProudMentor with my grad student Chris Eyo, MA presenting his poster with RADAR at Northwestern University data on combustible substance use and SARS-CoV-2 serostatus at the National #LGBTQHealthConf

That’s a wrap on the 2024 National #LGBTQHealthConf. Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and particularly host Dr. Jodie L. Guest and Emory University. See you all in Chicago in 2026. Subscribe to Institute for SGM Health and Wellbeing newsletter for updates: isgmh.northwestern.edu/news/newslette…

**Job opportunity** Great opportunity at Third Coast Center for AIDS Research and Institute for SGM Health and Wellbeing to help lead a large project focused on supporting the field of implementation science to help end the HIV epidemic. We are looking for someone with excellent project management experience. Help spread the word!

Join the UCLA Rapid, Rigorous, Relevant (3R) Implementation Science Hub and Dr. Alison Hamilton for an upcoming session: Equity-Grounded Implementation Science on Sep.11, from 9-10 AM PT! Register here: uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The application deadline for Hopkins CFAR's Inter-CFAR Fellowship Program in Implementation Science is quickly approaching! Apply by August 30 for a chance to receive training and mentorship from leaders in #HIV research and #impsci. buff.ly/3XdcPe2

Weekend read: Our new paper from the Keep It Up! 3.0 study describes a mixed-methods approach to measuring community organization readiness to adopt digital health interventions. Paper in Implementation Science led by Dennis H. Li, PhD, MPH with alithia zamantakis (she/her) Pablo Zapata, PhD Kathryn Macapagal, PhD.

if you’ve ever wondered “what is the vibe Institute for SGM Health and Wellbeing and what do you actually do” check out this lovely reel featuring Brian Mustanski, PhD Cindy Veldhuis, PhD 🏳️‍🌈🗽 (she/her) Lauren B. Beach, JD/PhD Jagadīśa-devaśrī Dācus and me! 🌈 ✨#lgbtqhealth 1/2