Research

In recent years, we have welcomed an increase in the number of research projects and publications related to transgender and gender diverse health from groups around the United States and the world. We strive to contribute more knowledge related to the health of this community:

• Long-term effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy
• Patient-reported outcomes of gender-affirming surgery
• Improving best practices for health care access and delivery 

Our researcher team includes faculty, staff and learners at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Colorado, UCHealth and Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In collaboration with our Community Advisory Board, we strive to conduct research projects (approved by our Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board) that are informed by the local transgender and gender diverse community and have beneficial implications for improved health and outcomes in our patient population.

Local, national and international organizations have funded projects, putting Colorado on the map as a leader in transgender and gender diverse-related research.

Interested in participating in a transgender or other research study? Visit the Participate in Research Studies website.