AIDS-related cancers and HIV care: advancing treatment and prevention
Official title: Consortium for Advancing Management and Prevention of Cancer in People with HIV
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11535253 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A networked effort across many sites aims to improve treatment and prevention of cancers in people living with HIV around the world.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 29, 2006 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $153,250 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1CA121947-20S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535253 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV who are at risk for or have AIDS-related cancers, potentially across multiple international sites.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV-related cancer or who are not eligible for AMC trials may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This program conducts clinical trials to test new cancer treatments and prevention strategies specifically for people with HIV. It also studies how these cancers develop and progress, hoping to reduce illness and deaths in this population. The AMC has built a wide clinical network and includes community input to align research with patient needs. The grant supports ongoing trials, translational science, and career development to sustain leadership in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better cancer prevention and more effective treatments for people living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: AMC has already completed numerous interventional trials and generated publications that have influenced guidelines, indicating a track record of impact.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sparano, Joseph a. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Sparano, Joseph a.
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.