Research Team

Lee Hasselbacher, JD

Faculty Director; Research Assistant Professor

Studies: TRAVIL, ECSPRT, Homecoming

Vanya Manthena, MPH

Research Coordinator

Studies: TRAVIL, ECSPRT, Homecoming

Madeline Quasebarth MHS, MA

Research and Communications Lead

Studies: TRAVIL, ECSPRT, Homecoming

Sophie Knifton

Research Assistant

Studies: TRAVIL, ECSPRT, Homecoming

Tecora Turner

Medical Student

Studies: Homecoming

Ashish Premkumar

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Studies: NATAL

About

Researchers at the University of Chicago are conducting a study to better understand the experiences of people traveling to Illinois from out of state to receive abortion care. We are looking to interview people who are interested in talking about their experiences. The interview will approximately take 40-60 minutes by phone and be audio recorded. Participants will be provided with a $50 e-gift card as a thank you for participating.

Contact

To learn about this study, contact Madeline Quasebarth MHS, MA at mquasebarth@bsd.uchicago.edu.

About

 Researchers at the University of Chicago are conducting a study to explore adolescent experiences with contraceptive side effects and develop resources to help them navigate side effects and find the right method for them. We are looking to interview adolescents (age 13-18) who have used contraception and are willing to talk about their experiences.  The interview will take approximately 30-40 minutes by phone or zoom. We will provide a $25 gift card in exchange for participation in the interview and participants will have the option to also participate in a virtual workshop over the summer and receive another $50 gift card.

Contact

To learn about this study, contact Madeline Quasebarth MHS, MA at mquasebarth@bsd.uchicago.edu.

About

Researchers at the University of Chicago are conducting a study to explore residency applicant decision making about where to apply to residency given the current political landscape around abortion and gender affirming care in more restrictive states. This study will explore what considerations and tradeoffs medical students make when applying to residency programs in the wake of the Dobbs decision and a wave of anti-transgender legislation. We will also discuss one’s identity as a Southerner and how legislation impacts one’s ability to practice abortion and gender affirming care in their state of origin. Lastly, we will explore how restrictive legislation surrounding abortion and transgender care may have affected residency applicants program choices.

Contact

To learn about this study, contact Tecora Turner at tecora.turner@uchicagomedicine.org.

About

Researchers at the University of Chicago are interested in talking to individuals about their experiences related to a diagnosis of congenital anomalies during pregnancy. The goal of the study is to help create new decisional tools and aids for providers counseling patients.

Contact

To learn about this study, contact us at natal@bsd.uchicago.edu.