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Dr. Sav Zwickl

They/Them

MSexol PhD

Research Staff Member



Sav is the lead investigator of the TRANSform project, growing it to be the largest ever trans-led trans research project in Australia. Sav prioritises research communication and accessibility and delivers trans health education. Passionate about supporting and connecting trans researchers, Sav is the convener of the Emerging Trans Researchers Conference, and the founder of the Trans Researchers in Trans Research Network.


Sav authored these blog posts:

Trans Health Research at the 2024 WPATH Conference, Portugal
Transgender? Trans and Gender Diverse? Trans and Non-Binary? What Terminology Should We Be Using?
Trans Women in Sport: What Does the Science Say?
Yes, Trans People Are Still Being Refused Health Care in Australia
Non-Binary People and Gender-Affirming Hormones and Surgeries
Behind the Scenes of our World-First Fitness and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Study
Why Are Trans People at Higher Risk of Long COVID?
Do Higher Oestradiol Levels Result in Better Mental Health and Wellbeing?
A World-First Trial on Fast Access to Testosterone
Oestradiol Implants in Australia
Accessing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Australia
Options for Testosterone Hormone Therapy in Australia
Genital Changes, Periods, and Pelvic Pain in People Using Testosterone
Challenging Five Years of Transphobia
Dispelling the Myths About Trans People

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