Our Research
HIV research continues to focus on ensuring that ART is the best it can be and that those who receive the treatment remain healthy. The NICHD and other NIH Institutes made HIV research a priority throughout the lifespan of the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), which was initially funded as two collaborative agreements (2005-2020) and most recently as a Program Project (2020-2025).
A Better World is Possible
The mission of the PHACS network was to conduct impactful science with integrity and rigor that improves care for and promotes health among children, young adults, women, and families affected by HIV by working collaboratively leveraging the expertise among researchers, staff, and participants. Our research was driven by the evolving science of HIV prevention, treatment, and cure and the priorities of our participants.
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Studies
The SMARTT and AMP Up Series studies made significant advances in understanding the long-term physical, mental and behavioral impact of HIV infection and its treatment on the maturation process in these children while the TERBO BRAIN study investigated the long-term neurological impacts of early ARV and HIV exposures.
Affiliated Studies
HOPE was a multi-year study of women of reproductive age living with HIV, which explored reproductive health and other health outcomes. LiVes LLC is an ongoing study that aims to examine the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in women living with HIV and its impact on cervical cancer.
