Understanding HIV and Substance Use
CWRU Center for Excellence on the Impact of Substance Use on HIV
This center brings together experts to better understand how substance use affects people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141580 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our center focuses on the complex relationship between substance use and HIV, exploring how drug use impacts the immune system, the hidden virus, brain health, and gut function in people with HIV. We also look at how substance use influences sexual risk behaviors and co-infections like Hepatitis C. By using advanced technologies and computational methods, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of these interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for studies supported by this center would be individuals living with HIV who also have a history of substance use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or do not use substances would likely not directly benefit from this specific research focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to new ways to prevent, treat, and manage HIV for individuals who also struggle with substance use.
How similar studies have performed: This center builds upon existing research in both HIV and substance use, bringing together multiple successful investigators to explore new intersections and develop novel approaches.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levine, Alan David — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Levine, Alan David
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.