Machine learning could help predict adherence to HIV treatment in adolescents
Claire Najjuuko, Chenyang Lu, Fred Ssewamala use AI to target interventions to improve compliance.
Midwest D-CFAR Affiliate Member Wins Prestigious AFRICURE Developmental Award
Helena Lamptey has been selected to receive one of five AFRICURE Developmental Awards for 2025.
Midwest D-CFAR announces first round of pilot funding awardees
These awards aim to support emerging and established researchers as they expand their focus to HIV-related studies.
Putting the ‘care’ back in healthcare: Friendly health providers can improve outcomes for PLHIV
Groundbreaking new research from Zambia, supported by D-CFAR director Elvin Geng and member Aaloke Mody, tested a new way to make HIV care more person-centered by focusing on respect, kindness, and better communication from health providers. The results show that fostering positive provider-patient relationships can significantly improve retention in care.
University of Missouri launches ACCELERATE clinical trial
The University of Missouri-Columbia has launched the ACCELERATE clinical trial, a groundbreaking study simplifying ART re-initiation for people living with HIV who are out of care.
New INSPIRE Center aims to transform HIV prevention and treatment for young people in LMICs
The INSPIRE Center seeks to adapt, scale, and sustain evidence-based interventions that reduce HIV inequities for adolescents and young adults in Africa while optimizing the translation of research findings into real-world impact.
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
A team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Saint Louis University have established the Midwest DCFAR to help end the HIV epidemic in the region.
WashU researchers’ discovery opens new doors to HIV treatment
Scientists from Washington University have uncovered new insights into how HIV weakens the immune system of those it infects. Their findings were published in a recent edition of the journal Cell.