Third Coast Center for AIDS Research
Catalyzing cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary HIV research collaborations in Chicago
Become a member! The Third Coast CFAR offers two types of membership to meet the needs of local faculty and various types of collaborators. Membership is free and registration takes only a few minutes.
Third Coast CFAR funding is targeted towards early-career investigators, established faculty new to HIV research, or new trans-disciplinary collaborations, as well as community organizations, and is managed through the Developmental Core.
The Third Coast CFAR offers a breadth of services through Scientific Cores related to proposal development, participant recruitment, laboratory and specimen access, data analysis, and consultations.
Basic Experimental Studies in Humans (BESH) No Longer Considered Clinical Trials by NIH
NIH recently issued notice NOT-OD-26-032, which informs the research community that Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) will no longer be subject to the requirements under the NIH Clinical Trial Definition. This will be effective with applications submitted to due dates on or after May 25, 2026.
Announcing Third Coast CFAR Pilot Award Recipients
Third Coast CFAR leadership is pleased to announce the first cohort of pilot awardees since the center’s 2025 renewal.
Complete the Virology and Immunology Technology Core’s User Survey
New and expanded services in HIV molecular virology and immunology are now available to Third Coast CFAR members. Fill out a brief, five-minute survey to help the Virology and Immunology Technology Core estimate service utilization and set priorities for 2026.
Third Coast CFAR Is Hiring! Join Our Team as the Communications Coordinator
Northwestern University is recruiting strong candidates for a Communications Coordinator position in the Third Coast CFAR. Learn more about the role and how to apply.