Community-based biomedical HIV research hub enhances care and science
Official title: Developing a community based facility to support next Generation Biomedical HIV Research
Funded at Whitman-Walker Institute, INC. · NIH-11581447 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused research facility in Washington, DC will expand HIV clinical care, specimen handling, and trial work to bring advanced science and new treatments closer to people affected by HIV.
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) | $425,054 |
| NIH project number | 3C06OD034040-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11581447 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living with HIV in the Washington, DC area who participate in clinical care and research activities at the Whitman-Walker Institute.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in HIV clinical trials or not receiving care through the participating institute may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds a dedicated HIV biomedical research hub inside a trusted healthcare organization to streamline patient care and research. It will expand services such as clinical diagnostics, biospecimen handling, and investigational pharmacy, while supporting implementation science and patient-facing clinical trials. The hub is designed to connect patient care with investigator-initiated studies, federally funded trials, and community-driven research to accelerate biomedical advances. By improving access to cutting-edge diagnostics and research activities, the center aims to translate discoveries into real benefits for people living with HIV in the DC area. The work occurs within the Whitman-Walker Institute, focusing on inclusive engagement and rapid translation of findings into practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could access more advanced HIV diagnostics, trials, and therapies closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-based HIV research hubs have shown the value of integrating care and research, with improvements in trial enrollment and translational impact.
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
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.