During the IAS AIDS conference held in Munich in July, UNC had over 15 faculty members and trainees attend to showcase the important work that is being done on HIV/AIDS within our university. Here are some of the highlights from our UNC team in Munich: Recent research has provided new insights into managing HIV-related comorbidities. … Read more
The UNC CFAR Traditional Developmental Award RFP guidance for proposals should be used unless otherwise noted in this CFAR Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) Request for Proposals for Collaborative Clinical-Social Science Secondary Data Analyses (SDA) Awards The University of North Carolina Center For AIDS Research (CFAR) is soliciting proposals for small grants for up to … Read more
The below Traditional Developmental Award funding opportunity is an open solicitation for proposals on any HIV-related topic in alignment with NIH funding priorities. In addition, the Developmental Core periodically posts Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs) in UNC CFAR priority areas. A CFAR NOSI for a Secondary Data Analysis of specific databases shares the timetable of … Read more
The International AIDS Society Conference 2024 took place this year in Munich, Germany, where over 40 oral abstract sessions, 50 invited-speaker sessions, 20 workshops, 30 symposia sessions, 100 satellite sessions and 2,200 posters showcased exciting community-led innovations alongside scientific breakthroughs and game changers. See a few key points from the conference summarized below: Cure: The … Read more
In collaboration with NC Central University and NC A&T University, the UNC Center for AIDS Research is looking for their next cohort of interns for the year 2025. Please see the information below if you are interested in applying: About: Paid internship tailored to student interest Research teams working on pressing issues … Read more
Early-stage investigator Mathhew Painschab, MD has received a NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (DP-1) for his proposal titled “Innovations in diagnosis for lymphadenopathy across HIV Centers of Excellence in Malawi”. The DP-1 supports research from creative early-stage investigators who propose highly innovative, pioneering studies with potential to open new areas of HIV/AIDS related to coinfections, comorbidities, … Read more
Dr. Adaora Adimora was a distinguished physician-scientist who made exceptional contributions to the fields of HIV epidemiology and clinical care. To continue her legacy of work, ViiV Healthcare will fund two yearly fellowships, co-directed by Myron Cohen, MD, UNC CFAR’s associate director and director of the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, and Stephen Cole, … Read more
UNC CFAR’s Office of Community Engagement manager, Alicia Diggs, MPH, has been featured on the cover of POZ magazine and interviewed on her participation in the REPRIEVE Study. The Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE) was a randomized trial studying the heart health of participants living with HIV. The REPRIEVE study … Read more
Michelle Floris-Moore, MD, MS delivered the Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture, on 20th June 2024, in honor of the late Ada Adimora, MD, MPH. Dr. Floris-Moore started by sharing insights into why Dr. Adimora dedicated her career to addressing HIV disparities. Dr. Adimora was motivated by her early exposure to the disparities in the HIV epidemic that … Read more
Recently, UNC Research sat down with UNC CFAR Social and Behavorial Core Co-Director Dr. Vivian Go, PhD, and UNC CFAR Developmental Core Co-Director Dr. Bill Miller, MD, PhD. They are leading several clinical trials in Vietnam aimed at preventing HIV transmission and providing comprehensive support for individuals affected by the disease. Dr. Go serves as … Read more
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNC LCCC) researchers have developed a groundbreaking mouse model for Kaposi sarcoma, a cancer prevalent among HIV-positive individuals. This model promises to facilitate the development of novel drugs for the disease, offering hope for improved treatment options. Published in Cell Host & Microbe, the study marks a significant milestone, providing … Read more
Guochun Jiang, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry and biophysics and member of the UNC HIV Cure Center, received an R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for his project “Defining the HIV reservoir and latency mechanism in human brain myeloid cells” which is funded for five years and $4.6 million. To see the … Read more
