INSPIRE: a hub to spread and improve HIV care for adolescents and young adults in low-resource countries
Official title: Innovative Network on the Science and Practice of Implementation, Research, and Engagement Center (INSPIRE)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11594067 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide network will test ways to spread and sustain proven HIV interventions for adolescents and young adults in resource-limited settings.
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 start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $631,253 |
| NIH project number | 3UM2HD116395-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11594067 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents and young adults in the six PATC3H-IN countries who are affected by HIV and involved in prevention or care programs.
✕Less likely to help
Some settings may not immediately benefit if local systems are unable to adopt the interventions.
What this research studies
INSPIRE aims to build and test practical ways to share proven HIV prevention and care strategies across six countries in Africa, focusing on real-world implementation. It uses an appreciative approach to identify strengths in each system and teams up with researchers, communities, and policymakers to tailor solutions. The center connects multiple cores to coordinate adaptation, data modeling, and community outreach, ensuring changes can be scaled up and kept in place in local settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make proven HIV interventions more effective and sustainable for adolescents and young adults in low-resource regions.
How similar studies have gone: Prior D&I work suggests that structured implementation networks can improve uptake of HIV interventions, though context-specific challenges remain common.
Where this research is happening
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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.