Ending the HIV epidemic in Missouri and the Midwest through groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, and community-driven practices for change
Collaboration and Coordination
Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University have joined forces to establish the Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research (Midwest D-CFAR) with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The center serves as a platform for researchers and public health workers to collaborate and coordinate their efforts to fight the HIV epidemic together.
Our vision is to improve the lives of people affected by the HIV epidemic. Our mission is to expand the scope, quality, and impact of science addressing HIV. Our goal is to transform our institutions to lead science aligned with the NIH HIV research priorities, contributing to turning the tide on this epidemic.
D-CFAR News
Drop-in stats office hours (virtual) - October 13, 11am-1pm
Clear Path PrEP mixer (in-person) - October 19, 3:30pm
Merck Investigator Studies Program info session (in-person) - October 27, 12pm
Opportunities
The 2025-2026 Midwest D-CFAR pilot funding cycle is open!
D-CFAR investigator members with primary appointments at WashU, SLU, and HSSU who are either early-stage investigators or more established researchers shifting their focus to HIV are eligible to apply.
HIV News
Will HIV soon be curable? New therapies offer hope (MedScape)
The only thing standing between humanity and the end of HIV (Vox)
‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-sharing drug trend fuels alarming global HIV surge (The New York Times - gift link)
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