A stylized map of Michigan with horizontal stripes in colors representing the transgender pride flag: pink, blue, and white, with some sections in black and brown.

Welcome to the Michigan Plan and Act for Transgender Health Study (PATH)

Michigan PATH is a study based out of the University of Michigan School of Public Health that aims to survey 300 transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, or non-cisgender identifying Michiganders on how local and federal policies may impact their health and wellbeing. (IRB approved HUM#00274523)

INTEREST FORM

What does participating look like?

Step 1 : Interest Form

First, fill out an online contact form with your name, phone number, and email address to say you’re interested in joining the study.

Step 2 : Quick Call

Next, a study staff member will reach out to give you a call over the phone or on Zoom to see if the study is right for you. They will ask some basic questions about you like your age, your gender, and where you live.

Step 3 : Online Survey

If you are good fit, you will be sent an online survey to complete that should take around 45 minutes.

Step 4: Appreciation

After checking for completion, you will be emailed a $40 Amazon gift card as a token of appreciation for your time.

Survey Topics:

Gender affirmation

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Mental Health

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Legislation

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Medical conditions

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Healthcare

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Substance use

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Media

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Gender affirmation ~ Mental Health ~ Legislation ~ Medical conditions ~ Healthcare ~ Substance use ~ Media ~

Meet our team

  • A woman with black hair standing on a staircase by a window in a room with wooden paneling.

    Kristi Gamarel, PhD, EdM

    she/her

  • A smiling person with glasses wearing a black shirt, sitting at a wooden table in a studio setting.

    Sari Reisner, ScD, MA

    he/him

  • A smiling person with short hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer and navy blouse, standing at a staircase near a wood-paneled window.

    Laura Jadwin-Cakmak, MPH

    she/her

  • A smiling young man with curly hair, orange glasses, and a septum piercing stands outdoors in front of blooming cherry blossom trees during spring. People are walking and sitting in the background.

    Emerson Dusic, PhD, MPH

    they/he

  • A smiling person with long brown hair and straight bangs, smiling outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Noelle Kellogg, MPH

    she/her

  • Close-up of a smiling person with dark hair, wearing a gray zip-up jacket, standing in front of a gradient background with pastel colors.

    David Pletta, PhD, MPH

    he/him

  • A smiling person with long with brown hair, wearing a black dress with silver jewelry sitting in an office..

    Dior’ Monro

    she/her

  • A smiling person sitting while holding a pumpkin at a farm..

    Jamie McLaughlin

    he/him

  • A smiling person with short light brown hair in a winter scene wearing a green sweater and purple t-shirt.

    Noah Kohler

    they/he

  • A smiling person with glasses, wearing a white collared shirt, gray tie, and plaid blazer, in a blurred indoor setting.

    Stephen Sullivan, MPH

    he/him

Meet our pets

  • A small dog wearing a pride flag cape sitting on a carpeted office floor indoors.

    Lucy

  • Close-up of a black and white dog with floppy ears, looking up, indoors with hardwood and a patterned rug.

    Ollie

  • A black long-haired cat with green eyes lying on a green couch.

    Benny

  • A dog sleeping on a couch, partially covered with a blanket.

    Pierogi

  • Black and white cat with a collar and bell sitting on a bed near a window with blinds and curtains.

    Ravioli

  • An orange cat sleeping on a grey blanket.

    Tripod

  • A relaxed greyhound dog lying on a couch, resting its head on a brown pillow, with a trans flag bandana around its neck.

    Olive

  • A dog wearing a colorful rainbow knitted hat with a green pom-pom, standing on a patterned tile floor indoors.

    Frankie

Meet our partners

The Transgender Research Informed Consent (TRICON) is a list of questions made by the International Transgender Health Forum that are designed to help the trans and gender diverse community make informed decisions about participating in research. Tap here to learn more about TRICON.

TRICON Statement

  • This research study is focused on the impact of local and federal policies on the health and wellbeing of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse adults in Michigan. We plan to use the study results to advocate for policies and inform programs and services that will support the safety and wellbeing of trans communities.

  • Participants include people who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, or another non-cisgender identity; age 18+ years old; live in Michigan; English speaking.

  • The study will seek to include participants who are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and region of Michigan. At this time, we are only enrolling English speaking individuals.

  • The principal investigators are Kristi Gamarel and Sari Reisner from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

  • Trans researchers are included throughout the research team, including leadership.

  • The study is funded by University of Michigan Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.

  • None.

  • The IRB at University of Michigan reviewed the study. See above for information about the Principal Investigators and research team.

  • The survey was designed by and with trans people, and piloted with community members to ensure language is affirming and culturally tailored.

  • There is no cost or travel requirement. Participants will receive a $40 gift card for completing the survey.

  • No.

  • We plan to publish the results of the study in open access journals. We will also share findings through community forums and community partner organizations in Michigan.