Guide to HIV/AIDS Related Resources
September 2008 View PDF En español
Research information
AIDS Community Resource Initiative of America (ACRIA)
Studies new treatments
for HIV and related diseases, and conducts a comprehensive HIV
health literacy program.
230 W. 38th Street, 17th flr, New York, NY 10018;
phone 212-924-3934; fax 212-924-3936; email research@acria.org.
AIDS
Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC)
Community organization striving to accelerate
the ethical, developmental and global delivery of HIV vaccines.
101 West 23rd Street, #2227, New York, NY 10011;
phone 212-367-1279; fax 646-365-3452; email avac@avac.org; English & Spanish.
Centers
for AIDS Research (CFAR)
A program of National Institutes of Health,
supports a multi-disciplinary environment for basic, clinical,
behavioral and translational research in the prevention, detection
and treatment of HIV via 20 sites around the US.
English.
HIV/AIDS
Network Coordination
Supports science and operations of the
trials networks by increasing efficiency and resources through
coordination of critical activities. Website provides a gateway
to several US supported networks of research on treatment
and prevention in adults and children, including ACTG, INSIGHT,
NPTN, HVTN, MTN and IMPAACT.
English.
National
Institutes of Health (NIH) – Spanish
Conducts research; supports non-federal
research scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals
and other institutions; trains investigators; and fosters communication
of medical info.
9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892;
phone 301-496-4000; email nihinfo@od.nih.gov; English.
National Institutes of Health: AIDSinfo
Federal program offers database of information including the HIV
treatment guidelines and listings of federal/private clinical
studies, including ones looking for HIV-negative individuals.
PO Box 6303, Rockville, MD 20849-6303;
helpline 1-800-448-0440 (also in Spanish M–F
12–5 EST); phone 301-519-0459 (international); fax 301-519-6616; tty 888-480-3739; email ContactUs@aidsinfo.nih.gov; English & Spanish.
National Institutes of Health: Center
for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) – Spanish
Conducts domestic and international research to prevent acquiring
HIV and optimizing health outcomes among those living with HIV.
50 Beale Street, #1300, San Francisco, CA 94105;
phone 415-597-9100, fax 415-597-9213; email caps.web@ucsf.edu; English & Spanish.
National Institutes of Health: ClinicalTrials.gov
The National Institutes of Health’s searchable database provides
current information about clinical research studies. Listings by
condition, sponsor or recruitment status for over 50,000 trials
in 157 countries plus consumer health information, clinical study
explanation and glossary.
English.
National Institutes of Health: Division
of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS)
Federal program addresses the national HIV research needs. Provides
basic knowledge of HIV pathogenesis, natural history and transmission
and supports research that promotes progress in its detection,
treatment and prevention.
English.
National Institutes of Health: HIV
Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN)
Develops and tests preventive HIV vaccines through multi-center
clinical trials in a global network of sites in 27 cities on four
continents.
email info@hvtn.org; English & Spanish.
National
Institutes of Health: Office
of AIDS Research (OAR)
Responsible for the scientific, budgetary,
legislative and policy elements of the federal AIDS research
program.
9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892;
phone 301-402-3360; email oartemp1@od31em1.od.nih.gov; English.
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