Resilient HIV Implementation Center for LGBTQ Youth in Africa and Beyond
Official title: Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual and Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) Clinical Research Center
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11474426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing program to speed up how HIV prevention and care reach 15-24 year-old sexual and gender minority youth, especially in Africa, by studying real-world ways to put proven practices into everyday care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $119,213 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1HD113162-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11474426 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Youth aged 15-24 who identify as sexual or gender minorities and are at risk for or living with HIV, especially in the participating African regions.
✕Less likely to help
Youth outside the target age range or those not connected to HIV prevention or care services may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a regional research center that partners with clinics and community organizations to speed up the use of digital health tools and proven HIV care practices among young men who have sex with men and young transgender women. Researchers will plan and evaluate strategies in real-world settings to improve access, retention, and quality of HIV prevention and treatment for SGM youths. The work involves collaboration across sites in Africa and uses diverse community input to ensure interventions are practical, acceptable, and scalable. Participants would be youth at risk for or living with HIV who receive care or participate in digital health-enabled activities as part of the implementation research. The center emphasizes equity, youth-specific needs, and sustainability of successful practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make HIV prevention and care more accessible and effective for LGBTQ youth, reducing new infections and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Implementation science efforts with youth and digital health approaches have shown promise in improving HIV care engagement in various settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charurat, Manhattan E — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Charurat, Manhattan E
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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.