Understanding heart disease in people with HIV, focusing on gender differences.
Official title: Mentoring in Sex and Gender-informed Multidisciplinary Research on Cardiometabolic Comorbidities in Persons with HIV
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11082877 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how living with HIV can raise the risk of heart disease, especially for women, and it aims to find out why this happens so we can help improve health for people with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $123,104 |
| NIH project number | 1K24HL176324-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11082877 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with HIV, especially women, who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those without cardiovascular disease risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among individuals living with HIV, particularly focusing on how this risk varies between genders. It aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms contributing to heart disease in these patients, especially in women, who are disproportionately affected. The study will involve training new researchers to explore these issues through a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing advanced techniques in metabolomics and lipidomics. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for people with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV, particularly for women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing gender differences in health outcomes can lead to significant advancements in treatment and prevention strategies, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lahiri, Cecile Delille — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Lahiri, Cecile Delille
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.