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Penn Center for AIDS Research

The Penn Center for AIDS Research (Penn CFAR) is one of 19 NIH-funded CFARs and includes HIV and AIDS investigators at the University of Pennsylvania, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and the Wistar Institute.

Our mission is to support and advance research in all areas of HIV/AIDS on the Penn/CHOP/Wistar campus and in the Philadelphia region by:

  • catalyzing innovative collaborative AIDS research through working groups, outreach, partnerships on campus, regionally, and internationally
  • providing education through seminars, courses, and workshops
  • developing new HIV/AIDS investigators and research programs through pilot funding, mentorship, and partnership programs
  • providing cutting-edge research support through innovative shared resource cores that offer unique services, materials, technical education and assistance, and collaborative support
  • providing strategic planning on campus with campus, regional, and national HIV/AIDS research leadership

Penn CFAR Cores include the Clinical Core, Virus & Reservoirs Technology Core, Molecular & Translational Immunotechnology Core, Biostatistics & Data Science Core, Community Research & Engagement Core, Implementation Science Core, and International Core.

Upcoming Events

HIV Grand Rounds

Every Thursday

12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

HIV / Pathogenesis CURE Journal Club

Every Other Thursday

1:30- 3:00 pm, Room 501, Johnson Pavilion

CFAR Seminar Series

Recent News

CFAR Pilot Awards: Now accepting applications!

The Penn Center for AIDS Research (Penn CFAR) is now accepting Pilot Grant applications. Projects can be in all areas of HIV/AIDS including clinical, basic, behavioral and implementation science research. This year, we especially encourage projects focused on: Reducing HIV Incidence Implementation Science Collaborations with Philadelphia Department of Public Health * Addressing HIV-associated Comorbidities, Coinfections, … Continue reading CFAR Pilot Awards: Now accepting applications!

Housing & Homelessness Workshop

The CFAR HIV Communication and Policy Scientific Working Group presents a Housing and Homelessness Workshop Date:  October 10th, 2024 Time:  1:00pm – 4:00pm EDT Location:  Annenberg School of Communication, Room 500 The workshop will focus on addressing the critical issue of homelessness in Philadelphia and across the nation. The meeting, which is intended to establish … Continue reading Housing & Homelessness Workshop

EVENT: Social & Behavioral Science Grants at NIH

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE HIV GRANTS AT NIH What’s happening with the review of our grants at NIH? Date: Thursday, September 26th Time: 12 pm – 1:30 pm 2 Location:  Annenberg Public Policy Center (202 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Connecting the Dots Symposium

“The Voices That Matter” Connecting the Dots VII: Understanding the Intersection of HIV and Mental Health: A Symposium for Front Line Workers in Behavioral Health Care A A A  October 25th, 2024: 9:00am-3:00pm Centre Square, 1500 Market St. Hosted by Public Health Management Corporation, Conference Center, LM East Tower, Philadelphia, PA *With Keynote Speaker Waheedah … Continue reading Connecting the Dots Symposium

Save the Date for the 2024 Penn CFAR Scientific Symposium

2024 Penn CFAR Scientific Symposium Ending the HIV Epidemic: Innovation and Implementation Path to an HIV vaccine, and getting prevention & treatment to the community   Friday, October 18th, 2024 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Registration is now open Click here to register for the 2024 CFAR Scientific Symposium Click here for more information!

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit an abstract for the Penn CFAR Scientific Symposium

Submit an abstract for the 2024 Penn CFAR Scientific Symposium Ending the HIV Epidemic: Innovation and Implementation Path to an HIV vaccine, and getting prevention & treatment to the community Friday, October 18th, 2024 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Abstracts can be in any area of HIV research (maximum 350 words in 11-point font). All … Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit an abstract for the Penn CFAR Scientific Symposium

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Cores