Centers

Established by the Department of Sociomedical Sciences in 2001, the Center for Gender, Sexuality and Health promotes research and training activities on the social and cultural dimensions of sexuality, as well as policy-relevant research on issues related to sexual health, sexual rights, and sexuality education.

The Center develops programs related to diverse cultures and communities, including ethnic and sexual minorities, both in the United States and globally. In addition to its research and training programs, the Center's work seeks to contribute to better information sharing and dissemination of research findings, and to the development of collaborative partnerships between researchers, advocates, practitioners, and policy makers working on issues related to gender, sexuality, and health.