HIV Clinical Research Unit Operated by the USF Health Division of Infectious Disease & International Medicine at Hillsborough County Health Department
Research that makes a difference.
Proven Research Experience:
We have conducted >110 HIV studies, which include three translational drug studies, eight translational immunotherapeutic trials, four lab/diagnostic trials, and two HIV vaccine trials. These experiences relate directly to our ability to recruit and retain large numbers of subjects in vaccine trials.
We provide our patients with state-of-the-art care, including research access that complements clinical care. The size and diversity of our HIV population and the breadth of previous studies are important indicators of future performance. Our research encompasses the following areas:
Optimization of Clinical Management
Translational Research
- Development of agents addressing novel mechanisms/targets
- Immune-based therapies
Development of an HIV Vaccine
- Help decipher correlates of immune protection
- Development & testing of vaccine candidates
Infectious Disease Podcasts: Sharing knowledge through educational lectures on a spectrum of infectious disease related topics for healthcare professionals.
Division of Infectious Disease & International Medicine, USF Health: An academic center which conducts research, analyzes policy, delivers clinical care, and provides specialized training to physicians and healthcare workers locally, nationally and internationally.
Southeast Region STD/HIV Prevention Training Center: A joint project of the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of STD Prevention and Control , the University of South Florida College of Medicine - Division of Infectious Disease and International Medicine , and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). SEPTC offers training for healthcare providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV.
Florida Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center : Providing HIV consultation, education, and resource materials to healthcare professionals throughout the region.
The AIDS Institute: Promotes action for social change through public policy research, advocacy, and community action.
Hillsborough County Health Department: The Health Department works to promote, protect & improve the health of people in Florida.
Brother's Making A Difference: BMAD (Brothers Making A Difference) is a community based prevention organization for young same gender loving and bisexual African American/Hispanic men. Their goal is to foster positive self-identity, educate on the risk of HIV and STDs, and help build a community in the Tampa bay area.
International Affairs, USF Health: USF Health International Affairs division enhances global health care through innovation and excellence in collaborative biomedical research, medical education and clinical practice.
USF India Program in Adolescent HIV/AIDS Research Training: The mission of the USF-India Program in HIV/AIDS Adolescent Research Training (PHART) is to develop and implement outstanding research training addressing the adolescent HIV agenda through collaborative, multidisciplinary education in research and care."
USF Health Office of Clinical Research: The mission of the USF Office of Clinical Research is to provide faculty with resources, information and expertise in clinical research to advance the science of healthcare.
Tampa Bay AIDS Network: The Tampa Bay AIDS Network (TBAN) is the largest HIV/AIDS program in west central Florida, with 25 staff providing services to more than 6000 people annually in the Tampa Bay region serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties.
USF India Program In Adolescent HIV/AIDS Research Training: Funded by the Fogarty International Center and Office of AIDS Research of the National Institute of Health
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