RISE: Better HIV prevention and care for sexual and gender minority youth
Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual and Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) Clinical Research Center
This center builds and supports youth-friendly HIV prevention and care programs for sexual and gender minority young people ages 15–24, especially in parts of Africa and Baltimore.
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 ID | NIH-11403598 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I am a young gay, bisexual, or transgender person aged 15–24, this program partners with clinics and community groups to improve HIV services that fit my needs. It brings digital tools, trains local teams, and runs real-world projects at sites in West, East, and Southern Africa and at partner sites connected to the University of Maryland. The team focuses on making services easier to access, keeping youth in prevention and care, and turning what works into guidelines that clinics can use. I might be asked to try a new service, share feedback, or give health information to help shape better care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Sexual and gender minority youths (ages 15–24) at risk of or living with HIV who are near participating clinics or community partners in West, East, and Southern Africa or Baltimore are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People outside the 15–24 age range, those who are not sexual or gender minority youth, or individuals living in areas without participating sites are unlikely to directly benefit from this center's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could create more accessible, youth-tailored HIV prevention and care options that improve testing, prevention uptake, and treatment continuity for sexual and gender minority youth.
How similar studies have performed: Implementation approaches have improved HIV prevention and treatment in adults and some youth programs, but focused, multicountry work specifically for sexual and gender minority youth is less established.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charurat, Manhattan E — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Charurat, Manhattan E
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 below.