Understanding and improving treatments for AIDS and related cancers
Official title: AIDS AND CANCER VIRUS PROGRAMS (ACVP)
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11200934 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about learning more about viruses linked to AIDS to help improve how we diagnose, prevent, and treat HIV and related cancers, so that patients can have better treatment options and healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | August 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $13,244,534 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400011-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11200934 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or those at risk of developing AIDS-related cancers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV/AIDS or related cancers may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research program focuses on enhancing our understanding of AIDS-associated viruses and their impact on health. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes basic and applied studies aimed at improving diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of HIV infection and AIDS, as well as cancers related to these viruses. The program utilizes various methodologies, including in vitro studies, in vivo studies with non-human primate models, and international viral epidemiology to gather comprehensive data. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatment options and improved healthcare strategies as a result of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnosis and treatment options for patients with HIV/AIDS and related cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in this area has shown promise in improving treatment outcomes for patients with HIV/AIDS and related conditions.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dmitrovsky, Ethan — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dmitrovsky, Ethan
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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.