Sexual Health Research at the University of Minnesota (SHRUM) Program

Our mission is advancing public health through research  on sexuality, sexual wellbeing, and gender identity. Our studies are local, national, and international in scope with a special focus on addressing health disparities, especially those affecting LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities,  and sexual health in low income countries. 

Have a general question about our work? Contact us at shrum@umn.edu for more info. 

Current Studies

A white woman kisses the cheek of her female white partner. Her partner is wearing a pink chemo hat.

Aimed at better inclusion of LGBTQ+ people with cancer in clinical trials

An elderly East Asian man sits in a chair laughing as he is talking to an East Asian nurse.

Improving care for LGBTQ+ older adults in nursing homes and assisted living facilities

A Black female doctor with a red stethoscope smiling off camera

Testing an Afrocentric sexual health curriculum for health professionals in Tanzania

(photo courtesy of Disabled and Here) A Black non-binary person with a cane sitting against a yellow backdrop.

Developing a  sexual health curriculum for people with disabilities in Tanzania

An older Black male patient receiving a throat examination from doctor

Investigating oropharyngeal cancer in gay and bisexual men 

An older white man holds LGBTQ+ banner with other friends in Pride colors.

Learning about the effects of prostate cancer treatment on gay and bisexual men

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