HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative

The CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI (Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections) Research Initiative is led by the [CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (III)](https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/13533.html) under the leadership of Dr. Charu Kaushic. The CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative is responsible for leading the Government of Canada's research response to HIV/AIDS and STBBI. As outlined in the Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework ([Reducing the Health Impact of Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections in Canada by 2030: A Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework for Action](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/infectious-diseases/sexual-health-sexually-transmitted-infections/reports-publications/sexually-transmitted-blood-borne-infections-action-framework.html)) and Canada's Action Plan on STBBI ([Government of Canada's sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) action plan 2024-2030](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-blood-borne-infections-action-plan-2024-2030.html)), Canada has adopted an integrated approach to HIV and STBBI across the full continuum of prevention, testing, initiation of care and treatment and ongoing care and support. This initiative provides approximately $21M annually to support researchers and trainees through the four research funding streams of the CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative: - Biomedical and clinical - Health services and population health - [Community-Based Research](https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/25835.html) - HIV/AIDS and STBBI Clinical Trials Research Network The CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative is guided by the [CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Advisory Committee (CHASRAC)](https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/25834.html), which is comprised of members representing various areas of HIV/AIDS and STBBI research, government, and HIV/AIDS and/or STBBI community organizations.