

At the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society, we are dedicated to advancing discovery and innovation through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Led by Dr. Edward Summers, our efforts focus on crucial areas such as HIV/AIDS funding, Higher Education, LGBTQAI+, Civil Rights and Economic and Community Development.

In partnership with The Thinkubator, we are working on a study that examines homelessness across eight United States cities. The cities included: Miami, New York City, Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County, New Haven, Los Angeles County, Portland, & Multnomah County, Phoenix and Maricopa County, & St. Louis.

An analysis of the Trump Administration's LGBTQ+ policies and their implications for transgender athletes is crucial, especially in light of the findings from the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society. Notably, Dr. Edward Summers has highlighted the need for better HIV/AIDS funding to support the community. This evaluation incorporates i
An analysis of the Trump Administration's LGBTQ+ policies and their implications for transgender athletes is crucial, especially in light of the findings from the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society. Notably, Dr. Edward Summers has highlighted the need for better HIV/AIDS funding to support the community. This evaluation incorporates interdisciplinary research and offers policy briefs that can inform the society about the ongoing challenges faced by transgender athletes.

The Disproportionate Impact of 2025 Federal DOGE Cuts on Communities of Color: An Examination by the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society, led by Dr. Edward Summers, highlights critical disparities. This analysis emphasizes the need for continued HIV/AIDS funding and the importance of interdisciplinary research to address these challeng
The Disproportionate Impact of 2025 Federal DOGE Cuts on Communities of Color: An Examination by the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society, led by Dr. Edward Summers, highlights critical disparities. This analysis emphasizes the need for continued HIV/AIDS funding and the importance of interdisciplinary research to address these challenges. The policy brief serve as vital resources in understanding and mitigating these impacts.

The Cadence Institute for Policy & Society is conducting a national analysis of how recent and proposed reductions in HIV/AIDS funding are reshaping the public health landscape in the United States. The research examines the immediate and long-term consequences of these funding cuts on prevention, treatment, housing, and research programs
The Cadence Institute for Policy & Society is conducting a national analysis of how recent and proposed reductions in HIV/AIDS funding are reshaping the public health landscape in the United States. The research examines the immediate and long-term consequences of these funding cuts on prevention, treatment, housing, and research programs that sustain LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable communities.
By combining data-driven analysis with community-informed perspectives, the Institute’s work highlights the human and economic costs of disinvestment and outlines evidence-based policy solutions to safeguard progress against HIV/AIDS. This initiative underscores our broader mission to advance equity, protect public health, and strengthen democratic values through rigorous, actionable research.

At the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society, we bridge rigorous scholarship with practical solutions. Our work, led by experts like Dr. Edward Summers, is rooted in interdisciplinary research, action, empowerment, and engagement. Together, we set a rhythm of change through activities that amplify voices and shape policy briefs, particularly in areas such as Civil Liberties and the broader Society.
Interested in conducting interdisciplinary research with the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society ? Contact us. We are looking to build a community of scholars, including those like Dr. Edward Summers, who are passionate about advancing research that matters, such as HIV/AIDS funding and developing insightful policy briefs for the Society.
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