United World Antiviral Research Network (UWARN)
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11613751 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A global network based at UW, with LMIC partners, aims to study emerging viruses and how they spread, evolve, and affect people living with HIV, to improve antiviral responses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | May 22, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $135,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI151698-06S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11613751 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV or other at-risk populations in LMICs, and communities where arboviruses and emerging pathogens are prevalent.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not exposed to the studied pathogens or those outside participating regions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
UWARN is a dedicated research center within CREID, partnering with Brazil, Senegal, and Taiwan, to map and understand how emerging viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and arboviruses behave in real-world settings. The project uses a One Health approach to study viruses in humans, animals, and vectors, and to track how viral evolution correlates with disease outcomes. It builds on prior findings such as new variants and how HIV infection affects viral evolution, and plans to expand collaborations with WRAIR laboratories in Thailand. The work includes genomic surveillance, environmental drivers, and the natural history of infections to inform better detection and control strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The research could lead to faster detection of dangerous viruses and more effective interventions for people at high risk, including those with advanced HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous UWARN work has produced numerous publications and discoveries of variants and regional viral evolution, indicating productive prior efforts.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rabinowitz, Peter Macgarr — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Rabinowitz, Peter Macgarr
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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.