Globally, the burden of HIV disproportionately impacts developing countries. Women are particularlyaffected, representing 60% of HIV infections in the Sub-Saharan region1. There are favorable trends in HIVincidence in some countries, but considerable obstacles to controlling the disease persist. Current UWCFAR-affiliated research efforts including male circumcision, herpes suppression, microbicides and vaccinetrials continue to contribute promising prevention techniques. Maximizing research capacity in resourcelimitedsettings requires ongoing support of infrastructure, human resources, technical training, andcommunity engagement'.Since its inception in 1995, the UW CFAR International Clinical and Prevention Research Core has workedto address these gaps and to promote effective HIV research in a global context. UW CFAR priority countriesinclude Kenya and Peru. We also support CFAR-affiliated investigators working in Central America,Senegal, Mozambique, Uganda, China, India and the Caribbean. Currently, more than 78 UW CFARaffiliatedfaculty and fellows and 41 international investigators are actively involved in international researchand training activities. The Center for AIDS Research, part of the wider UW Center for AIDS and STD, is aWHO/PAHO Collaborating Center for AIDS and STD.Mission: The UW CFAR International Core supports, facilitates and coordinates research on HIV/AIDS byUniversity of Washington faculty in developing countries by providing research mentorship, logistical,operational and infrastructure support as well as small pilot grants.The Long-Term Goals of the International Core are to:Promote and facilitate HIV/AIDS research by UW CFAR-affiliated investigators in developingcountries.Develop long-term, sustainable partnerships for HIV research and training in a focused set ofdeveloping country settings, enabling collaborating investigators and institutions in those countries toachieve greater independence with responsibilities and roles equivalent to those of the UW-basedCFAR-affiliated faculty and institutions.Support innovative HIV/AIDS research in women and children in developing countries.
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