Finding ways to cure HIV infection
Collaboratory of AIDS Researchers for Eradication (CARE)
This study is looking for new ways to get rid of HIV by figuring out how the virus hides in the body, and it could lead to better treatments for people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076682 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on discovering effective methods to cure HIV by understanding how the virus persists in the body. It aims to develop new strategies to disrupt the virus's ability to hide and to eliminate the cells that harbor it. The team will conduct a series of advanced experiments and collaborate with various experts to explore innovative approaches that could lead to a complete eradication of HIV. Patients may benefit from potential breakthroughs in treatment that could lead to a functional cure.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are seeking new treatment options or a potential cure.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infected with HIV or those who are not currently undergoing treatment for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a cure for HIV, significantly improving the lives of those living with the virus.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research initiatives focused on HIV cure strategies have shown promising results, indicating that this approach builds on established successes in the field.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Margolis, David M. — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Margolis, David 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 below.