Establishing a new clinical site for NeuroHIV research
Official title: THE NIH NATIONAL NEUROHIV TISSUE CONSORTIUM (NNTC) - NEW CLINICAL SITE
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11222446 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a new place to help researchers learn more about how HIV affects the brain, especially as people age, and it invites individuals with HIV and those without to share their health information and samples to help find better treatments and possibly a cure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | September 22, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,850,908 |
| NIH project number | 75N95024C00027-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11222446 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals living with HIV, particularly those experiencing neurological symptoms, as well as HIV-negative individuals for comparison.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV and do not have neurological complications related to HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a new clinical site for the National NeuroHIV Tissue Consortium (NNTC) to facilitate important studies on the neurological complications associated with HIV. The site will collect and store clinical data and biological specimens from individuals with HIV and HIV-negative controls, focusing on understanding HIV neuropathogenesis, the effects of aging with long-term HIV, and potential pathways to an HIV cure. Patients may have the opportunity to contribute to this research by providing biological samples and clinical information, which will be used to advance knowledge in this critical area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for neurological complications in individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding HIV-related neurological issues, making this approach a continuation of established work in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ances, Beau M — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Ances, Beau M
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.