Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health

04/01/2026

Dr. Eli Coleman, professor and director emeritus, recently presented a keynote plenary lecture at one of the largest sexological conferences in China. The talk was titled, “Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, Sexual Pleasure, Sexual Justice: Improving Women’s Health and Well Being.” 3,000 participants gathered for this lecture at the Dr. Eros SHE (Sexual Health Education) Conference, March 5, 2026 in Hangzhou, China.

03/04/2026

We're proud to share our 2025 Annual Report!

This year, the Institute celebrated major milestones — from welcoming Dr. Chiara Acquati as the inaugural Bean Robinson Endowed Chair and Dr. Shari Brightly-Brown, to reaching record research growth (expenditures of $1.5M+, 59 publications, 72 presentations).

With 10,892 patient visits at our M Health Fairview Sexual and Gender Health Clinic, impactful global advocacy, and expanded education initiatives, 2025 was a year of momentum and impact.

As we look ahead with leadership searches and fellowship expansion underway, we remain committed to advancing sexual and gender health through clinical care, research, education, and advocacy.

Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission.

View the full report here: z.umn.edu/ISGHreport25

02/13/2026

Ryan Rahm-Knigge, PhD, LP, with the Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health, talks about relationships ahead of Valentine’s Day. 💖 Read more:

As Valentine’s Day approaches, conversations about love and connection often come into focus. Ryan Rahm-Knigge, PhD, LP, with the University of Minnesota Medical School, talks about relationships ahead of Valentine’s Day.

01/29/2026

Registration is now open for the 20th Annual University of Minnesota (UMN) Women’s Health Research Conference! The conference will take place on February 20 from 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. at the Humphrey School Conference Center in Minneapolis.

ISGH is co-sponsoring a half-day filled with insightful discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities. The focus this year will be "Past, Present and Future of Women’s Health Research."

Register here! https://bit.ly/3LDwP6V

10/09/2025

Join us for a campus-based event on Oct. 28 that is being co-sponsored by ISGH, the Gender and Sexuality Center, and the Women's Center. This event is an interactive lecture and discussion led by Renee Bracey Sherman and reproductive justice activist Jasmine Burnett . This lecture is for folks who are focused on reproductive justice and grounded in frameworks like q***r theory and texts like Audre Lorde's "Uses of the Erotic." It will be on 10/28 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Health Sciences Education Center 7-152.