Understanding HIV/AIDS through blood sample collection and data analysis
Northwestern CORE Clinical Research Site: Trans-omics for HIV/AIDS Research
This study is looking at how HIV affects people over time and how treatments work, and it's for individuals at risk of HIV who want to help improve our understanding of the condition by providing blood samples for research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11092273 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on HIV/AIDS by maintaining a cohort of individuals at risk and collecting blood samples for analysis. The team at Northwestern University and the CORE Center aims to understand the long-term effects of HIV infection and treatment through rigorous data collection and adherence to quality standards. Patients involved will contribute to a repository that supports various studies aimed at improving our understanding of HIV and its related health issues. The research emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to tackle the complexities of HIV/AIDS.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals at substantial risk of HIV infection or those living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for HIV or do not have HIV/AIDS may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating HIV/AIDS.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches to understanding HIV through cohort studies and data collection.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolinsky, Steven M — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Wolinsky, Steven M
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.