# Training in HIV Translational Research

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · 2020 · $425,189

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
Investment in the training of young scientists in HIV research will be critical to ultimately achieve our ambitious
goal of control of the HIV epidemic worldwide. Building upon a successful training grant paradigm over the
past 10 years, we reconfigured our HIV translational research training program to address the current research
landscape. We emphasize individualized career development plans with focus on critical thinking and methods
that prepare trainees for a successful and productive research career. The program is co-directed by clinic-
based (Havlir) and laboratory-based (McCune) physician scientists. New features of the program include: a)
realignment of focus to NIH high priority HIV research areas including a new implementation science
track (T3-4 research) integrated into the high-impact research priority areas; b) expansion of the
program faculty to support training and research for our fellows in high priority areas including
prevention of new infections; novel therapies and approaches to care delivery; HIV cure; and HIV co-
infections/complications with a cross-cutting focus on disparities; c) the addition of 3 R01 funded,
recent NIH T32 training program graduates as faculty; d) close integration with UCSF CFAR mentoring
programs, with a structured career development program for trainees and specialized training for new
mentors; and e) administrative re-organization, a newly-added External Advisory Board f) expanded
recruitment strategies. At completion of the program, we expect our graduates to have achieved the
following: (1) to have a track record of publications; (2) to be well on their way to becoming productive,
independent researchers at an academic or other public or private research entity; (3) to have secured K-level
funding, VA career development awards, R21, or R01 funding the scholar stays in academia. We strive to train
leading HIV patient-oriented and translational physician scientists and for these leaders to consist of women,
men, and persons of diverse racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9948544
- **Project number:** 5T32AI060530-15
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- **Principal Investigator:** Diane V Havlir
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $425,189
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2005-09-05 → 2021-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9948544

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9948544, Training in HIV Translational Research (5T32AI060530-15). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-21 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9948544. Licensed CC0.

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