CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research
Revolutionizing the prevention, treatment, and management of STBBIs
The CTN+ plays a central role in driving Canada’s response to HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne illnesses (STBBIs) through high-quality, community-collaborative research that provides evidence-based solutions for the people and regions affected by these diseases.
Building Capacity for Community-Engaged Research: CTN+ Phase 2 Funding
As the Network moves into its second year of operations, with our Regional Teams and scientific Think Tanks in full swing, we are excited to announce the successful funding of the CTN+ Phase 2 grants from the CIHR Institute of Infection & Immunity.
The Phase 2 initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in HIV and other STBBIs.
About the CTN+
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.
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CTN+ supports clinical trials of the highest scientific standards. Each trial has been approved by national peer review panels.
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Research Toolbox
Do you have a great concept for a research project? With a bit of advanced planning, our toolbox can help you take a great idea, and make it reality.
Knowledge Mobilization Hub
The CTN+ Community-Centred Knowledge Mobilization Hub promotes and facilitates community engagement, creates knowledge tools, shares research findings to a broad array of stakeholders and audiences, and evaluates the Network’s impact within, and across, communities.
Resource Library
Part of the CTN+ Community-Centred Knowledge Mobilization Hub, our Resource Library is a place to share documents, videos, and training resources about HIV and STBBI research, care, and related topics.
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Recent News
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Building Capacity for Community-Engaged Research: CTN+ Phase 2 Funding
As the Network moves into its second year of operations, with our Regional Teams and scientific Think Tanks…
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Building Capacity for Community-Engaged Research: CTN+ Phase 2 Funding
As the Network moves into its second year of operations, with our Regional Teams and scientific Think Tanks…
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Prevention strategies for all: Launch of the 2025 Canadian HIV PEP & PrEP Guideline
Led by Dr. Darrell Tan and supported by the CTN+, this document provides the most update-to-date evidence for…
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How small changes are making big strides in prison harm reduction
One in four people in Canadian federal prisons have been previously exposed to hepatitis C. Hepatitis C can…
Our Publications
Through the studies that we support, CTN+ Researchers have produced hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in a wide range of HIV- and STBBI-related areas.
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Our People
CTN+ Researchers are the backbone of the Network through generating ideas, collaborating on new initiatives, conducting research, and sharing their knowledge.
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Interested in joining the CTN+? We’re always on the lookout for new members to answer the most pressing research questions of today, while anticipating the questions of tomorrow.
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