Community-based Biomedical HIV Research Facility to accelerate next-generation AIDS science
Official title: Developing a Community-Based Facility to Support Next Generation Biomedical HIV Research
Funded at Whitman-Walker Institute, INC. · NIH-11581448 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused center in Washington, DC will expand facilities and services to support HIV research, from patient care and specimen handling to trials and translation of findings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Whitman-Walker Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $499,000 |
| NIH project number | 3C06OD034040-01S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11581448 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living with HIV or at risk for HIV who may benefit from improved access to research opportunities and advanced diagnostic services within a community setting.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV or those not involved in research activities at this hub may not directly benefit from these specialized services.
What this research studies
This grant funds a new Biomedical Research Hub at a trusted healthcare organization to boost HIV-related science in the community. It integrates clinical diagnostics, biospecimen handling, and investigational pharmacy with implementation science and clinical research to support a full continuum of HIV studies. The center will enable investigator-initiated studies, federally funded trials, translational work, and community-led research, all aiming to bring advances to people affected by HIV. Researchers, clinicians, and patients will work together to improve access to cutting-edge HIV care and science. The project emphasizes infrastructure that can adapt to evolving HIV research needs while engaging communities most affected by the disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this hub could speed the development of new HIV treatments and diagnostics while making advanced research more accessible to people in the community.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-based HIV research infrastructures have shown promise in expanding access to trials and improving translational outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Whitman-Walker Institute, INC.
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aaron, Heather Julie — Whitman-Walker Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Aaron, Heather Julie
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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.