CTN+ has arrived.

On July 12th, 2024, the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) announced a $25 million investment in the CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBIs) Clinical Trials Research (CTN+), a re-imagined clinical trials network built on legacy and impact. CTN+ will facilitate the design, conduct, and dissemination of equitable, community-informed, scientifically rigorous, and timely research across disciplines, infections, and key populations across all regions of Canada. CTN+ builds upon the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network (CTN) originally established in 1990 as a cornerstone of the federal AIDS strategy. 

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About the CTN

The CTN is a collaborative network committed to generating knowledge on the prevention, treatment, and management of HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) through the conduct of scientifically sound clinical trials, research, and other interventions.

Led by National Director Dr. Aslam Anis, with National Co-Directors Drs. Sharon Walmsley and Marina Klein, the CTN is dedicated to engaging with the community, maximizing the impact of research, and ultimately improving the health of Canadians.

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Find A Study

The CTN supports clinical trials of the highest scientific standards. Each trial has been approved by the Network’s Community Advisory Committee and Scientific Review Committee, or other national peer-review panels.

Research Toolbox

Research Toolbox

Do you have a great concept for a research project? It is important to understand and plan all required study activities as early as possible.

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Treatment Guidelines

Treatment Guidelines

Guidelines for patient care help to support the use of best practices by clinicians, community members, and policy makers.

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Knowledge Center

The CTN is committed to maximizing the impact of research to improve the health of Canadians by applying knowledge gained through research at home and abroad into applications and practice.

    HIV & Aging

    HIV & Aging

    Aging is a complex and poorly understood process. The interaction between HIV and aging increases this complexity and presents a unique set of challenges.

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    Virus

    STBBIs

    Response to the HIV epidemic now includes elimination of other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), such as syphilis and gonorrhea.

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    Cure

    Cure

    Research in targeted immunotherapies, vaccines, and emerging areas of research in treatment, immune system support, and cure.

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    Guidelines

    Guidelines

    CTN-supported guidelines for patient care help to support the use of best practices by clinicians, community members, and policy makers.

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Our Publications

Through CTN-supported studies, our Investigators have produced hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in a wide range of HIV- and STBBI-related areas.

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