HIV centers serving pregnant people, infants, children, teens, and young adults
CURE CTU
This network tests new HIV prevention and treatment options and supports participation for pregnant people, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults under 25, especially from underrepresented communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11233263 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As someone affected by or at risk for HIV, you could access research and specialized care through a coordinated network of six clinical sites led by the University of California San Diego. The sites have decades of experience working with pregnant people, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults and are located in U.S. counties targeted by the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. The CTU runs clinical studies including prevention and vaccine-related work, collects clinical samples, and provides regular follow-up and medical oversight. Participation typically involves clinic visits, laboratory tests, and opportunities to try new prevention or treatment approaches under expert care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant people, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults under 25 who have HIV or are at risk and live near one of the participating sites.
Not a fit: People without HIV risk factors, adults older than 25, or those who cannot travel to a participating site may not be eligible or likely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this network could expand access to cutting-edge HIV prevention and treatment options for underrepresented pregnant people, children, teens, and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pediatric and adolescent HIV clinical networks have produced important advances in treatment and prevention, while HIV vaccine efforts have had mixed but informative results.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spector, Stephen a — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Spector, Stephen a
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.