The UW AIDS Clinical Trials Unit will be hosting an HIV Research Open House on Tuesday, October 17th from 3 to 6 PM.

The event will occur at the unit, located in Harborview Medical Center, 2nd floor of the West Clinic (Desk B).

Seattle offers research studies that involve all kinds of people, both those living with HIV and those who do not have HIV.

We have a wealth of studies are designed to answer specific questions about the safety and effectiveness of treatments for HIV and related conditions, as well as investigate potential avenues to prevent infection and to cure or control the virus without the need for daily therapy.

Find out about how local work helps set the standard of care for all people with HIV, and meet the local scientists and clinicians who are leaders in this area.

Hear from the scientists themselves about research efforts to stop heart disease and cancer in people living with HIV by reducing inflammation in the body through the use of a statin drug or via probiotics or cannabis.

Get an advanced look at the work to radically transform HIV treatment with injectable forms of current HIV medications, freeing people from the need to take pills every day.

And learn about the various approached to an HIV cure currently under investigation in Seattle that are looking for participants, including our efforts to create a group of people who catch their infection during the first 30 days and start treatment early.

Afternoon snacks will be provided, as well as games to play, and prizes to be won.

Those interested can RSVP to 206-773-7129.