Columbia HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit focuses on advancing prevention and treatment in NYC
Official title: Columbia Collaborative HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11540397 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing CTU in NYC coordinates clinical trials to improve HIV prevention and care for people living with HIV and those at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2007 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $24,128 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1AI069470-20S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11540397 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV/AIDS or individuals at risk of HIV infection who are eligible for specific trials conducted by the CTU.
✕Less likely to help
Not all trials will be suitable for every patient; some studies may have eligibility criteria or require specific conditions.
What this research studies
This NIH-funded unit brings together clinicians, researchers, and community advisors in New York City to run and coordinate HIV trials. The effort emphasizes clinical, translational, behavioral, and community-partnered research to address evolving HIV prevention and treatment needs. Participation could involve being considered for trials, contributing to studies through data or samples, or engaging with community advisory processes to shape research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the unit could speed up access to new HIV prevention and treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar collaborative CTUs have shown the feasibility and value of coordinated HIV research in urban settings.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sobieszczyk, Magdalena Elzbieta — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sobieszczyk, Magdalena Elzbieta
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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.