CHLEW

Chicago Health and Life Experiences of Women

Tonda Hughes, PhD, Principal Investigator

Dr. Hughes has a distinguished career in substance abuse research focusing on women’s mental health and is an internationally recognized expert in sexual minority (lesbian and bisexual) women’s health.

Her pioneering studies on the predictors and consequences of alcohol use among sexual minority women have received funding since 1999 from the National Institutes of Health and have grown into the world’s longest running longitudinal study of alcohol use and health among sexual minority women.

The Chicago Health and Life Experiences of Women (CHLEW) is a landmark project. The cohort counts over 450 women ranging in age from 18 to 84. More than half are women of color. The study investigates lesbian and bisexual women's health, and their attitudes, beliefs, problems, and relationships.

SOQUIR

A study of women’s same-sex/gender relationships

Cindy Veldhuis, Principal Investigator

SOQIR (So Queer) is a study of women’s same-sex/gender relationships — we want to learn more about your relationship, your stressors and your strengths — and what it is like being a woman in a relationship with another woman.  We are in a time of unprecedented rights and protections for LGBTQ people — but sadly, these hard-won rights and protections are at risk. Given everything that is going on in the US, it is more important than ever to make our lives and relationships visible, and to make sure our voices are heard.  If you live in the New York City area and are a woman in a relationship with another woman, we want to hear from you!