Our commitment to unbiased & uncensored science

SILENCE = DEATH; This simple, direct and powerful statement launched a grass roots campaign that changed the history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic almost 40 years ago. The research advances over these decades, and the effective policies and programs developed to implement them worldwide, made it possible to envision the end of AIDS by 2030. On January 20, 2025, this dream was placed in serious jeopardy.

About the CTN+

CTN+ builds upon the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network (CTN) originally established in 1990 as a cornerstone of the federal AIDS strategy, and now encompasses all sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). CTN+ facilitates 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.

Led by National Director Dr. Marina Klein, with National Co-Directors Drs. Sharon Walmsley and Aslam Anis, CTN+ incorporates community perspectives throughout the leadership of the Network, in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and within a community-centered Knowledge Mobilization Hub.

Find A Study

CTN+ supports clinical trials of the highest scientific standards. Each trial has been approved by national peer review panels.

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.

    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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    Metadata Project

    The CTN Metadata Project is central repository and standardized data collection of CTN+
    HIV cohort studies in Canada.

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Research

February 13, 2025

Our commitment to unbiased and uncensored science

SILENCE = DEATH; This simple, direct and powerful statement launched a grass roots campaign that changed the history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic almost 40 years ago. The research advances over these decades, and the effective policies and programs developed to implement them worldwide, made it possible to envision the end of AIDS by 2030. On January 20, 2025, this dream was placed in serious jeopardy.

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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.