Center for Innovation in Point-of-Care HIV/AIDS Diagnostics at Northwestern
Official title: Administrative Core - The Center for Innovation in Point-of-Care Technologies for HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases at Northwestern University (C-THAN)
Funded at Northwestern University · NIH-11385925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national effort to speed up affordable, rapid HIV/AIDS and other infectious-disease tests that can be used at home or in clinics, especially in low-resource settings, with Northwestern leading the coordination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $375,029 |
| NIH project number | 7U54EB027049-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV or those at risk for HIV/AIDS and emerging infectious diseases, especially in settings with limited resources.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings with established, high-cost diagnostic infrastructure may experience less immediate impact.
What this research studies
This program coordinates experts in point-of-care diagnostics, clinical study design, regulatory pathways, and product commercialization to create and deploy rapid tests. It brings together four working groups focused on molecular tests, lateral flow tests, synthetic biology, and device engineering to address real clinical needs. The initiative supports the development of home-based and clinic-ready diagnostics for HIV/AIDS and emerging infections, with attention to low-resource settings and people living with HIV in the U.S. The Administrative Core ensures strong leadership, collaboration, and translation of technologies from concept to use in the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could access faster, easier diagnostics that improve timely treatment and disease control.
How similar studies have gone: Previous diagnostic-development programs in POCT networks have led to workable tests; this initiative builds on established pathways and collaborations.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Achenbach, Chad J — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Achenbach, Chad 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.