ATN

The Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) research program aims to defeat the rising HIV epidemic among adolescents and young adults in the United States. The overarching goal of the ATN is to increase awareness of HIV status in youth and, for those diagnosed with HIV, increase access to health care. The ATN develops and conducts behavioral, community-based, translational, therapeutic, microbicide and vaccine trials in HIV-at-risk and HIV-infected youth ages 12 to 24 years, with a focus on the inclusion of minors.

ATN research is conducted through collaborations within the network and with researchers in other institutions. The ATN currently includes a Coordinating Center and three research program projects (or U19s). The ATN Coordinating Center is located within the UNC CSCC and provides support, coordination, and operational infrastructure to the ATN.