Understanding how COVID-19 affects HIV care and outcomes
Official title: Examining the Interplay of COVID-19 and HIV: Impacts on HIV Care, Disparities, and Long-Term Outcomes
Funded at Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy · NIH-10918453 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how COVID-19 has affected the health and care of people living with HIV, especially to understand any long-term issues and challenges they may face because of the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 2, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $148,824 |
| NIH project number | 1K01AI183926-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918453 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living with HIV who may have been affected by COVID-19.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or have not been affected by COVID-19 may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of COVID-19 on individuals living with HIV, focusing on how the pandemic has impacted their care and health outcomes. It aims to identify the long-term consequences of COVID-19, including post-COVID conditions, on people with HIV and to address the disparities that have arisen during this overlapping health crisis. By utilizing established clinical cohorts and community-based data, the study will analyze both clinical and social factors influencing HIV care during and after the pandemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV care strategies and better health outcomes for individuals affected by both HIV and COVID-19.
How similar studies have gone: While the interplay between COVID-19 and HIV has not been extensively studied, there is emerging evidence suggesting that understanding this relationship could lead to significant advancements in care.
Where this research is happening
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Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Robertson , Mckaylee — Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
- Study coordinator: Robertson , Mckaylee
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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.