Investigating HIV disease progression in women
Official title: REPOSITORY SERVICES FOR WOMENS INTERAGENCY HIV STUDY (WIHS) STAR SPECIAL TREATMENT AND RESEARCH (STAR)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-10618520 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Women’s Interagency HIV Study is looking at how HIV affects women over time, and it's for women living with HIV who want to help us learn more about their health and how treatments work for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | April 4, 2022 |
| Project end | April 3, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $733,604 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-0-759402200001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10618520 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV who are interested in contributing to the understanding of their disease and its effects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not identify as women may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) focuses on understanding how HIV affects women over time. Participants undergo structured interviews, physical exams, and laboratory tests to gather comprehensive health data. The study collects various biological specimens, such as blood and other fluids, to analyze the impact of HIV on women's health, including reproductive health and the effectiveness of treatments. This ongoing research aims to address critical questions about HIV and its related health issues in women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and health outcomes for women living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies on HIV in women have shown significant advancements in understanding the disease, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of successful research.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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.