Ongoing scientific initiatives
Our scientists and clinicians that curate the data and nest studies to produce evidence-based guidance for treatment guidelines and policies to control the HIV epidemic have unique expertise in pooling individual-level, longitudinal data to answer research questions that would otherwise go unanswered. With >80 active projects within the US and with global partners, our scientific findings bolster HIV treatment guidelines, inform resource allocation, identify the subgroups at greatest risk for negative health outcomes or left behind when new prevention and treatment options become available, and have informed the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States.
Domestic and international collaborations
To produce solid scientific evidence, we need a large number of people that reflect the community of people with HIV in our NA-ACCORD study population. We work with scientists and data managers across >20 existing cohorts of people with HIV to generate the largest sample size of people with HIV in the United States and Canada. The study population is reflective of the demographic characteristics of all people with HIV in the US (according to data in the CDC HIV Surveillance Report). The NA-ACCORD also includes three Canadian cohorts that capture (a) nearly all persons with HIV receiving treatment in southern Alberta, (b) a large outpatient clinic of people with HIV in Toronto, and (c) a large outpatient clinic affiliated with McGill University in Montreal. Finally, we are 1 of 7 global regions in the IeDEA network, which pools data on >2 million people living with HIV globally. Our international studies focus on providing critical information for guiding efforts to control the global HIV epidemic.
The next generation of HIV researchers
The NA-ACCORD is dedicated to supporting early career investigators by facilitating mentorship and opportunities to lead nested NA-ACCORD research projects. The NA-ACCORD encourages early career investigators by supporting attendance at conferences, opportunities for collaboration, and membership in one of our several content-area working groups. Whether pursuing a career in chronic viral infections, chronic disease, or methodology, the NA-ACCORD established research platform, rich data, and scientific culture focused on developing the next generation of researcher creates a supported environment for early career investigators.
Here’s how:
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