HIV tissue and organ donation program
Research Resource for Human Organs and Tissues
This program collects donated tissues, organs, and biosamples from people with HIV so researchers can use them to develop better treatments and cures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Disease Research Interchange NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11333706 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From my point of view, this program asks people with HIV to donate tissues, organs, or blood so scientists can study how the virus hides in the body and comes back. The team follows strict, uniform procedures to collect and preserve samples so results are reliable across labs. A nonprofit partner coordinates donation logistics and matches samples with researchers who need them. The goal is to make high-quality human material available to speed discoveries that matter to people living with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with HIV who are willing to donate blood, tissue samples, or organs (including post-mortem donations) for research are the primary candidates for participation.
Not a fit: If you are seeking personal medical treatment or direct clinical benefit from participation, this program is not designed to provide that, and people without HIV are not the target donors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By providing well-preserved human samples, the program could accelerate development of improved HIV treatments and approaches toward a cure.
How similar studies have performed: Other biospecimen and tissue-bank programs have enabled important HIV and medical discoveries, and this effort builds on that model with a focus on viral persistence and standardized collection.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- National Disease Research Interchange — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bell, Thomas J — National Disease Research Interchange
- Study coordinator: Bell, Thomas J
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.