News & Events

OAR Website Redesign

Aug 30, 2018

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revamped its website with a fresh, new look and updated, reorganized content. The new site highlights the trans-NIH HIV/AIDS research priorities and the role OAR plays in developing and coordinating research initiatives across the NIH to address these priorities. The website also includes a list of NIH Institutes and Centers that conduct HIV/AIDS research.

Visitors to the site can find an overview of the history of NIH HIV/AIDS research, updates on recent and upcoming OAR news and events, and links to a variety of resources on HIV/AIDS for researchers, health professionals, and members of the public.

Check out the new site today at oar.nih.gov!

NASEM Report on Measuring Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Dear SGM RCC members,

The NIH Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office is excited to announce the release of a new report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) on Measuring Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation.

Commissioned by NIH in 2020, this report provides an overview of the current evidence base, recommends specific measures for use, and identifies research opportunities within this space.

The report can be found in its pre-publication version here: https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/sgmro/reports

New Funding Opportunity: High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has announced a new funding opportunity, "High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" (RFA-DA-22-040). The purpose of this initiative is to support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use. This FOA invites innovative research projects with the potential to open new areas of HIV/AIDS research and/or lead to new avenues for prevention, treatment and cure of HIV among people who use drugs (PWUD). Applications submitted under this FOA are required to have a detailed research plan, preliminary data, and a clear description of the nexus with substance use.