How biological sex affects HIV and other infections
Emory Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-10715267
This program studies how being male or female changes HIV and other infections to improve health for women.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10715267 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this center brings together scientists and clinicians to understand how sex influences infectious diseases, using HIV as a main example. The program runs coordinated research projects, collects biological samples, and uses biostatistics support to make sure results are reliable. It also hosts workshops and training to teach researchers to include sex as a key factor in studies. If I were involved, I might be asked to provide samples, join observational parts of projects, or take part in community outreach activities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants would include women living with HIV, people affected by or at risk for infectious diseases, or those willing to donate samples or join observational research at Emory or affiliated sites.
Not a fit: People without infectious diseases or whose care does not depend on sex-specific biology may not see direct benefits from this center's specific findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to care and treatments that are better tailored to women's biology and improve outcomes in HIV and other infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has revealed important sex-based differences in HIV immune responses, but this integrated center approach to normalize sex as a biological variable is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LAHIRI, CECILE DELILLE — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LAHIRI, CECILE DELILLE
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus