Transgender and non-binary (TGNB) communities—including those who are also neurodivergent—continue to be systematically underrepresented or excluded from biomedical data, research, and health policy. These gaps reinforce invisibility within health systems and contribute to inequitable access, quality of care, and health outcomes. For trans and non-binary people who are also neurodivergent, these exclusions are often compounded, further obscuring lived realities and care needs within biomedical research and policy frameworks.  Count Us In is a multidisciplinary panel discussion bringing together medical professionals and TGNB community leaders engaged in policy and advocacy from across the United States. Moderated by Dr. Elijah Nicholas, the session centers lived experience alongside clinical and policy expertise to examine how biomedical data systems, research methodologies, and health policy can more accurately reflect and respond to the diverse realities of TGNB communities, including trans neurodivergent individuals.  Panelists will explore inclusive and ethical data collection practices, community-informed research design, and the consequences of data gaps on clinical decision-making and policy development. The discussion will also highlight the importance of intersectional approaches that account for gender identity, neurodiversity, race, and other social determinants of health. Emphasis will be placed on cross-sector collaboration between clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to advance equitable biomedical research and policy solutions.

Elijah Nicholas, DBA
Executive Director, The Global Trans Equity Project