HEAL Network Coordination Center for HIV, SUD, and criminal-justice research
Official title: HEAL Research on Interventions for Stability and Engagement (RISE) Network Coordination Center
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11621213 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national coordinated hub supports studies aiming to improve stability, engagement, and health outcomes for people affected by HIV, substance use disorders, and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $659,104 |
| NIH project number | 3U24DA057611-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11621213 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with HIV and/or substance use disorders who have interactions with the criminal justice system may benefit from more effective, evidence-based interventions optimized through this network.
✕Less likely to help
People not affected by HIV, substance use disorders, or criminal-justice involvement may not directly benefit from this coordinating center.
What this research studies
This grant funds a central coordinating center to keep multiple HIV, SUD, and criminal-justice studies aligned and moving forward. It focuses on data harmonization, stakeholder engagement, and fast, broad sharing of network findings. The team will manage operations, analytics infrastructure, and dissemination to translate study results into real-world improvements. It emphasizes collaboration across researchers, communities, and policy makers to maximize impact for people living with HIV who use drugs and encounter the justice system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate the translation of research into programs that improve stability, engagement in care, and health outcomes for people with HIV and substance use disorders involved with the criminal justice system.
How similar studies have gone: Previous network coordination efforts have shown improvements in data sharing and collaboration, with subsequent research translating into better care guidelines.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cance, Jessica Duncan — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Cance, Jessica Duncan
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.