The Inter-CFAR Collaboration on HIV Research in Women is a network of CFAR investigators dedicated to promoting cutting-edge science in HIV research and women, developing new strategies for future research to address HIV-related issues unique to women, and promoting career development and professional growth among junior investigators interested in this field. We are interested in addressing issues relevant to HIV and women at both a domestic and international level.
The working group has identified the following areas of interest:
- Networking among investigators with similar research interests
- Developing collaborative grant proposals
- Merging existing research cohorts
- Mentoring and reviewing grant proposals in development
- Meeting biennial at research symposia
- External review for CFAR Developmental Awards related to women and HIV
Membership
An executive committee representing each of the CFARs meets regularly to guide the direction and activities of the working group.
Membership of the working group is available to all investigators at CFAR institutions. Members of the working group are able to participate in annual symposia, access collaborators and cohorts within the network, participate or access external reviews for developmental proposals and pursue collaborative initiatives with other members of the working group.
As a member, you will become part of a community that is committed to working collectively towards the goals. The goal of this community is to facilitate collaboration and mentorship between the members. We have divided our membership into two categories:
- Members: Experienced researchers who will find other members in the community with whom they can collaborate. Members will also benefit from partnerships with scholars who are looking for positions assisting with projects. We will also capitalize on the expertise of our members by asking them to participate in grant reviews, mentoring, or helping to develop programs.
- Scholars: Students or members of the greater community interested in mentorship, projects that will further their studies or careers, and improve engagement.
If you are interested in applying for membership, please complete our membership form (please be prepared to send in a biosketch in either .doc or .pdf format):
Working Group Webinars
- MARCH 13, 2024: Featured two talks “HPV Elimination – Let’s not let inequity stand in our way” by Nelly Mugo & “InSTI Switch During Menopause Is Associated With Accelerated Body Composition Change” by Rebecca Abelman. The recording can be found on the HU CFAR YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/4ReBFlDNRfY
- JUNE 13, 2024: TBA
Women and HIV Symposium
A sub-committee of the Inter-CFAR Collaboration on HIV Research in Women, comprised of National Institutes of Health (NIH) members and representatives from the individual CFARs, is responsible for organization and implementation of the CFAR Symposium on HIV Research in Women. The goal of the program is to identify gaps in knowledge in HIV and women’s research and generate collaborative activity between CFARs and other research networks. The Symposium features opportunities for early career investigators including travel scholarships, oral and poster presentations, mentoring meetings, and networking sessions.