Improving HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young adults in low-resource countries
Innovative Network on the Science and Practice of Implementation, Research, and Engagement Center (INSPIRE)
This project will help bring proven HIV prevention and care programs to adolescents and young adults in low- and middle‑income countries so more young people can stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11395124 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You and other young people would help clinics and communities adapt proven HIV prevention and care programs so they fit local needs. The project connects local teams to a central hub that provides training, shared tools, and advanced methods to guide how programs are scaled and sustained. Local sites will collect data and use modeling to see what reaches and keeps adolescents and young adults in care. Community members, caregivers, policymakers, and clinics will all be involved in deciding how programs are delivered.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adolescents and young adults (roughly ages 10–24) living with or at risk for HIV who access clinics or community services at participating low- and middle‑income country sites are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People outside the targeted age range, outside participating countries, or who cannot access participating clinics are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more adolescents and young adults in resource-limited settings could get tested, start treatment sooner, and stay in care, reducing HIV-related illness and transmission.
How similar studies have performed: Similar implementation and scale-up efforts have improved HIV testing and treatment in other settings, so this work builds on prior successes while testing new ways to adapt programs for adolescents.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
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.