Call for applications for the 2021-22 South American Program in HIV Prevention Research (SAPHIR) training program. SAPHIR is a year-long training program in comprehensive HIV prevention research in Latin America for U.S. medical students and residents. Trainees participate in a structured program of didactic education and practical research in one of the major fields of HIV prevention (Behavioral Prevention, Biomedical Prevention, Antiretroviral Therapy, Epidemiology, or Basic/Translational Science).
Call for application for the 2021-22 (sponsored by UCLA AIDS Institute) CHARITY TREK which is a seed grants to fund basic and clinical pilot research studies relevant to HIV vaccine and Cure research including basic and translational immunology and virology projects relevant to prophylactic and therapeutic vaccine research and development, and novel strategies for HIV Cure research.
CHIPTS is accepting Letters of Intent for novel seed grant proposals relevant to understanding the biology of HIV and substance use or substance use disorders (SUD). Examples of competitive research topics include studies that integrate behavioral factors (e.g., drug exposure levels, psychiatric symptoms, environmental exposures) that correspond with biological or clinical markers.
The UCLA AIDS Institute is accepting applications for seed grants to fund basic and clinical pilot research studies relevant to pediatric HIV infection. The grants will be funded by the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, through proceeds from the annual Dance Marathon. Applicants whose Letters of Intent are favorably reviewed will be invited to submit a formal proposal. Full proposals will then be due by May 10, 2021.
CHIPTS are accepting letters of Intent for novel seed grant proposals including Charity Treks, Pediatric HIV Research, and HIV and Substance Use grants. Deadline for receipt of Letters of Intent for the 3 seed grants are on March 15, 2021.
CHIPTS conducted a formative study to provide the groundwork to support successful implementation of LAI ART in Los Angeles County. The aims of this study were to strengthen and develop partnerships and build capacity in partners to support research on implementation of LAI ART as part of a strategy to optimize viral suppression in Los Angeles County; To assess the policy, systems, financial, operational and clinical level barriers to and facilitators of the rollout and scale-up of LAI ART in Los Angeles County; and to assess the end-user (consumer) perceived barriers to and facilitators of LAI ART use in Los Angeles County. This report summarizes the preliminary study findings and recommendations to inform efforts to prepare for implementation of LAI ART in Los Angeles County.
This report summarizes the preliminary findings and next steps emerging from the “Technology-Based PrEP Delivery and Retention Services for Black and Latino MSM, Black and Latina Transgender Women, Black and Latina Cisgender Women, and Persons Who Inject Drugs in Los Angeles County” community consultation. The report includes a description of the study procedures, preliminary results, and recommendations for future implementation.
CHIPTS received a supplement award to engage a regional effort for coordinated EHE response in California. This award supported CHIPTS to bring together stakeholders from across the California priority counties; assess existing resources, key needs, and collaborative opportunities; and provide recommendations to help facilitate a regional EHE response. This document synthesizes the information CHIPTS gathered and offers actionable recommendations to support a coordinated regional response to the HIV epidemic in California.
CHIPTS is accepting Letters of Intent for novel seed grant proposals relevant to understanding the biology of HIV and substance use or substance use disorders (SUD). Examples of competitive research topics include studies that integrate behavioral factors (e.g., drug exposure levels, psychiatric symptoms, environmental exposures) that correspond with links between substances and their effects on microbiome, inflammation, gut-brain axis, epigenetics (especially gene expression), extracellular vesicles, and HIV transmission dynamics.
Conference agenda highlighting the featured presentations by CHIPTS faculty/affiliates at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2020 (CROI). The three-day conference features presentations from Sung-Jae Lee, Pamina M. Gorbach, Laura M. Bogart, Kara W. Chew, Jesse L. Clark, and more of CHIPTS members.