Scientific Achievements

Cohort of HIV Seronegative Persons :-

NARI established a cohort of patients attending STD clinics and through their long term follow up collected very important information on the factors that are associated with the spread of HIV, the rate at which HIV infection is increasing in this group (Incidence) and roleof associated disease such as Herpes simplex virus 2, syphillis etc.

NARI conducted India's first HIV vaccine trial. Phase one trial of HIV-1 subtype C based Adeno Associated Virus vector based vaccine will be completed very soon. State of the art facilities have been established to carry out vaccine trials in the future also.

Clinical Trial Unit :-

NARI has established a capacity to carry out clinical trials for anti-HIV drugs under international regulatory requirements. The center also provides treatment to HIV infected persons through National ARV roll out programme.

Studies on Women Controlled Methods for Preventions of HIV :-

A facility to conduct studies in vaginal microbicides and female condom has been established. A number of Phase I and II studies, including one for an indigenous preparation, Praneem, have been carried out.

Starting in 1992, NARI has established a facility with trained manpower, state of the art laboratories, well equipped clinics and effective community outreach. This has resulted in an impressive array of research papers during last decade and generation of funds through extra-mural projects.

Collaborations :-

NARI has established successful collaborative programme with International and National organizations. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, Family Health International. Van der Bilt University, University of California San Diego, USA are some of the major co international collaborators.