Adolescent HIV Care Network Operations Center for ATN in Los Angeles
Official title: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Site Consortium - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11402833 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national HIV research network is partnering with Los Angeles communities to coordinate and run adolescent and young adult HIV studies to improve prevention, care, and outcomes.
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) | $408,234 |
| NIH project number | 5UM2HD111076-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402833 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adolescents and young adults at risk for or living with HIV who access care through participating clinics and community partners in the LA area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to participating clinics or communities may not directly benefit from these efforts.
What this research studies
This grant supports CHLA as the lead site in the Los Angeles Consortium for the Adolescent Trials Network, working with Westat to plan and implement ATN studies focused on youth at risk for or living with HIV. The team will establish a Research Advisory Committee with community, clinical, and academic partners to guide trial development, recruitment, and implementation. Local labs, pharmacy support, and community engagement will be strengthened to ensure studies reflect where AYA receive prevention and care services. The effort emphasizes collaboration across clinics, universities, community organizations, and health departments to advance practical, youth-centered HIV interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could accelerate effective HIV prevention and treatment strategies for adolescents and young adults in Los Angeles and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: ATN networks have shown progress in recruiting and implementing adolescent HIV trials through community partnerships, with ongoing implementation improvements.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Belzer, Marvin E — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Belzer, Marvin E
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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.