Support hub for improving HIV treatment in pregnant people and babies
Administrative Core
This program coordinates research to improve antiretroviral treatment for pregnant people living with HIV and their infants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11178658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's point of view, this program brings together several research teams and clinics to work on better HIV treatment for pregnant people and newborns. An Administrative Core runs the coordination, data sharing, regulatory paperwork, and finances so the projects can run smoothly across sites. The core keeps researchers and hospitals communicating, monitors progress, and redirects resources when needed. If you take part in a linked study, the core helps ensure the research follows rules and shares findings across the network.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant people living with HIV and infants born to people with HIV who receive care at participating clinics.
Not a fit: People without HIV or HIV-positive individuals who are not pregnant or not attending participating sites are unlikely to benefit directly from this administrative core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to safer, clearer antiretroviral treatment plans that reduce risk for pregnant people and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous multi-center programs and trials have improved antiretroviral options and reduced mother-to-child transmission, though important questions about treatment during pregnancy and infancy remain.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shapiro, Roger L — Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Shapiro, Roger L
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.