Resilient HIV Implementation for HIV prevention and care in young sexual and gender minority youth
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-11474429 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationally coordinated program works with teens and young adults who are at risk for or living with HIV to speed up real-world solutions that prevent HIV and improve care for these groups.
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) | $134,109 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1HD113162-04S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11474429 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Qualified participants include youths aged 15–24 who are at risk for or living with HIV, particularly sexual and gender minority youth in diverse African regions and in the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants or sites may not directly benefit if the implemented interventions are not yet adapted to their local context or resources.
What this research studies
This grant supports a clinical research center that brings together universities and community HIV programs across Africa and the United States to advance digital health approaches in HIV prevention and care for young men who have sex with men and young transgender women aged 15–24. Through strategic planning, partnerships, and capacity building, the center aims to create evidence-based, youth-friendly IS studies and translate findings into guidelines. The project emphasizes equity, tailored interventions, rigorous methods, and sustainable collaboration to improve the HIV care continuum in diverse settings. By focusing on real-world implementation, the work seeks to accelerate the adoption of effective digital health tools and practices that reach SGMs in Africa and beyond.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could accelerate access to effective HIV prevention and care strategies for young SGMs and improve global guidelines.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in implementation science with youth and digital health has shown promise, but this project targets underrepresented SGMs and international settings, making evidence generation novel and impactful.
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.