Attached is my presentation for open access. Thank you! Cindy LGBTQ research in LGBTQ journals: Has it become more inclusive and representative since the IOM report? Cindy Veldhuis, Kasey Jackman, Tao Lin, Nina Joha, Tonda Hughes Background The Institute of Medicine’s 2011 report on LGBTQ health amplified the need for research to redress critical health disparities. Four review studies on the state of LGBTQ research prior to that report found that the preponderance of LGBTQ research funded by the NIH or published in the public health literature focused on sexual minority men and on HIV/AIDS. In order to determine whether LGBTQ research has become more inclusive and has broadened to assess other pressing health issues since the IOM report, we examined research within LGBTQ-specific journals. We examined changes in the representation of LGBTQ health concerns, representation of diverse sub-populations, and whether the racial/ethnic diversity of the samples has improved. Methods We reviewed articles published in LGBTQ-specific journals (N = 36) from each journal’s initial volume to the present. We coded each article for subpopulations studied (e.g., lesbian women, transgender individuals, etc.), health foci (e.g., alcohol use, depression, cardiovascular disease), demographics (e.g., race/ethnicity, education, age), and the type of sample (i.e., probability versus non-probability samples). Results This study is currently underway. We will present our findings on sexual and gender identity trends over time, racial/ethnic diversity, types of samples (probability versus non-probability), and health foci. Conclusions We expect our findings to make a significant contribution to understanding the current scope of LGBTQ health research. Findings will be used to make recommendations for future research to ensure inclusion of the full spectrum of LGBTQ individuals and representation of the health concerns that affect these diverse populations.