Training program for addressing health challenges in aging individuals with HIV
Official title: The Johns Hopkins NeuroHIV Comorbidities Scholar Program (JH-Neurophytes)
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11195962 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about training new researchers to help improve the health of older adults living with HIV by understanding and addressing related health issues, so they can turn their findings into real solutions for better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $216,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25MH140739-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11195962 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are experiencing age-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not have age-associated comorbidities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training a new generation of researchers to tackle the health challenges faced by aging individuals living with HIV. It emphasizes the importance of understanding age-associated comorbidities such as neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic dysfunctions. Participants will gain skills in both basic and clinical research, which will help translate scientific findings into practical health solutions. The program aims to enhance the biomedical workforce's ability to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health management and treatment strategies for aging individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs focused on HIV-related health issues have shown success in preparing researchers and improving health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Amanda Maria — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Brown, Amanda Maria
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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.