The RISE (Research, Innovation, Solidarity, Equity) Centre for Queer and Trans Health Research at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a welcoming hub dedicated to advancing health equity through interdisciplinary, intersectional, and multi-sectoral research.

The RISE Centre embodies the strength and perseverance Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and other queer (2S/LGBTQ+) communities, and its values extend beyond just acknowledging queer and trans health needs. Rather, we see the holistic ways that rights and advancements for made-marginalized groups are intertwined. Here, we must continue to rise to the challenge of advocating for the health equity of 2S/LGBTQ+ people through research, scholarship, and community partnerships. 

We are committed to producing knowledge that will help us promote health equity and meaningfully impact policy, service delivery, and community-based interventions to improve the sexual, physical, and mental health of diverse 2S/LGBTQ+ communities. For example, our Centre supports multiple mixed methods studies to improve mental health service access and critically understand and advance HIV and STI diagnosis, treatment, and prevention interventions.

Vision:

To be an interdisciplinary hub for excellence in 2S/LGBTQ+ health research, training, and knowledge mobilization.

Mission:

Catalyzing research committed to community-engagement, equity, and anti-oppression in order to improve the health of diverse 2S/LGBTQ+ populations.

Principles:

  • Health Equity
  • Meaningful and Sustained Community-Engagement
  • Interdisciplinarity, Intersectionality, and Critical Social Science
  • Advancing Implementation Science Research
  • Mobilizing Knowledge into Action
  • Innovation, Effectiveness, and Sustainability

For current volunteer and work opportunities please click visit our “Get involved in the RISE Centre” webpage. For media and other inquiries, please email rise.dlsph@utoronto.ca

About the RISE Centre:

Research and Initiatives