Center Priorities
Established in June 2022, the Sexuality, Health, and Gender (SHAG) Center includes contingents of staff, students, and postdoctoral researchers, as well as tenure line, research, clinical and teaching faculty focused on the integration of sexuality into research, education and training.
The SHAG Center focuses efforts on the following core activities:
- Collaboration between all lines of faculty across the WashU community and beyond with significant student inclusion
- Advancement of rigorous science in SHAG-relevant areas
- Promotion of pilot projects to encourage new research and practice partnerships
- Promotion of colloquium and other opportunities for idea development and mentorship
- Training of workforce by developing and promoting continuing education opportunities
Mission & Vision
Mission: Through education, research, and training on the role of sexuality and gender in health, the SHAG Center works to improve the well-being of all people.
Vision: A world where sexuality is central to pursuing health, wellness, and social justice.