AntiViral Research Center

Innovation in HIV Research

The AntiViral Research Center (AVRC) develops and conducts innovative research that enhances the quality and duration of life for people living with or affected by HIV and other infections of global significance. The award-winning research center is an established leader in San Diego’s HIV research community and is well known for its HIV testing programs. Internationally, the AVRC extends its research and education programs to Africa, Asia, and South America.

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The center paved the way for the foundation of an organized research unit at the university dedicated solely to the study of HIV and AIDS.

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sign reading "Mask On - stop the spread" at the beach

January 16, 2024

"UCSD study finds masking, proper ventilation helped prevent COVID-19 cases," KPBS, features Joel Wertheim, PhD

May 22, 2022

"Diabetes risk increased among people with HIV on INSTI-based ART," Healio, features Darcy Wooten, MD

March 2, 2022

“No cost STD testing clinic in Hillcrest closing after San Diego no longer considered 'higher risk' for HIV transmission,” CBS 8, features Susan Little, MD

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