Adolescent HIV Care and Research Collaboration Center
Official title: University of South Florida Site Consortium - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11402844 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A consortium in southwest Florida will engage and follow adolescents and young adults at risk for or living with HIV to improve their prevention and treatment through established community and clinical partnerships.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 22, 2022 |
| Project end | October 9, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $304,111 |
| NIH project number | 5UM2HD111076-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402844 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescents and young adults at risk for or living with HIV who are willing to participate in care, research activities, and related programs within southwest Florida.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not in the targeted age range or not engaged with HIV prevention or treatment services in the area may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The University of South Florida Adolescent HIV Consortium will work with ATN OCC to enroll and keep adolescents and young adults engaged in HIV care and research. It relies on existing clinical and research infrastructure, community programs, and youth input to reach diverse youth in southwest Florida. The team will implement new research strategies aligned with ATN priorities to improve HIV prevention and treatment for youth. The effort emphasizes community empowerment, partnerships with local health departments and health systems, and collaboration with ATN leadership to translate findings into real-world improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better HIV prevention and treatment outcomes for adolescents and young adults in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Prior collaborations within ATN have shown that community-engaged networks can improve retention and uptake of HIV care among youth.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Emmanuel, Patricia J — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Emmanuel, Patricia J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.