Operations and Collaborations Center for Adolescent HIV Trials Network (ATN)
Official title: Operations and Collaborations Center - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11402845 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center in charge of coordinating operations, training, and collaborations to support adolescent HIV/AIDS research across ATN sites.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 22, 2022 |
| Project end | October 9, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,439,439 |
| NIH project number | 5UM2HD111076-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402845 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents and young adults living with HIV who participate in ATN trials or related activities at network sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in ATN trials or whose sites are not part of the ATN network may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Operations and Collaborations Center that keeps the ATN research program running smoothly. It focuses on building and maintaining infrastructure, coordinating meetings, and enabling external collaborations. It also includes training for sites on regulatory and safety procedures and tracking participant recruitment and retention. The center works with the ATN leadership to implement the scientific agenda and ensure high-quality, compliant operations across sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Stronger, well-coordinated research networks can accelerate discoveries that may improve care and outcomes for adolescents living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Coordinated multi-site networks have previously improved trial efficiency and data quality in youth HIV research.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Driver, Barbara — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Driver, Barbara
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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.