Progression of HIV-Related Heart Inflammation in Women
Official title: Progression of HIV-Associated Cardiac Fibro-Inflammation in Women
Funded at Northern California Institute/res/edu · NIH-11262168 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant funds a study to understand how HIV affects heart inflammation and cardiovascular risk in women, using MRI and clinical data to inform better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern California Institute/res/edu NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,002,716 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL176336-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11262168 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV, especially postmenopausal and those with histories of variable ART adherence or prior viremia.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV or men with HIV are less likely to directly benefit from this specific study.
What this research studies
This project follows women living with HIV to understand how HIV-related inflammation impacts the heart over time. Researchers will use MRI scans and clinical information from existing cohorts to track changes in heart tissue and inflammation, especially in relation to viral control and menopause. The study aims to identify who is most at risk and what factors influence heart health, so clinicians can tailor prevention and treatment for women with HIV. Participation would involve analyses of imaging and medical data from study volunteers and could inform future clinical care and trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to earlier detection and targeted strategies to prevent heart disease in women with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has shown higher heart inflammation in women with HIV, suggesting that further study could translate into better risk prediction and care.
Where this research is happening
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Northern California Institute/res/edu
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kizer, Jorge R — Northern California Institute/res/edu
- Study coordinator: Kizer, Jorge R
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.