Science

The DC CFAR promotes and supports a wide range of HIV research at multiple institutions and disciplines in the following NIH high priority HIV scientific focus areas:

Scientific Focus Areas

Scientific focus areas are priority areas of research that the DC CFAR actively supports which are aligned with the NIH priorities for HIV research as well as local needs. Current NIH- and DC CFAR-supported research includes:

Reduce the Incidence of HIV
Develop Next-Generation HIV Therapies
Research Toward HIV Cure
Address HIV-Associated Comorbidities, Coinfections, and Complications
Cross-Cutting Research

DC CFAR-Funded Research

Scientific Working Groups

Scientific Working Groups (SWGs) bring together community members and investigators from across DC from diverse fields who share common research interests and goals related to HIV/AIDS to collaborate in seeking NIH funding and other research activities. Currently, the DC CFAR supports two SWGs on Aging & Comorbidities and HIV Persistence & Cure research. For more information contact regarding our SWGS, please email [email protected].

Scientific Interest Groups

Scientific Interest Groups (SIGs) convene community members and investigators with similar research interests and provide a forum to facilitate collaborations across DC CFAR institutions and organizations. SIGs are co-led by DC CFAR investigators and members of the Community Partnership Council (CPC), and act as developmental SWGs. The DC CFAR currently supports two SIGs on Sexual & Gender Minority and Women & HIV research. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Inter-CFAR Collaborations

The DC CFAR works collaboratively with fellow NIH-funded CFARs to promote and advance HIV research. Learn more about current inter-CFAR collaborations.

CFAR Publications

A list of recent publications by DC CFAR investigators that cite the CFAR is available through PubMed.