HIV Research Section is a leader in HIV prevention research working with Bay Area communities to discover effective HIV prevention strategies. Operating under the umbrella of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, HIV Research Section conducts innovative research that is guiding global approaches in HIV prevention.
By collaborating with other researchers and communities throughout the world, HIV Research Section's scientific breakthroughs will be used to help people most affected by the epidemic. Volunteering with HIV Research Section gives participants the opportunity to join a global network of volunteers who are influencing the development of HIV prevention strategies that strive to eliminate HIV/AIDS worldwide.
iPrEx Statement on the Discontinuation of the FEM-PrEP HIV Prevention Study
Tenofovir Microbicide results announced at the International Conference on AIDS in Vienna.
HIV Research Section and Taproot Foundation Address Evolving Landscape of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
San Francisco Foundation funds Community Leadership effort within HIV Research Section
HIV Vaccines: San Francisco is ready for an HIV vaccine.
The Twins Study: This study is designed specifically for identical and fraternal twins between the ages of 18-50.
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