MHRP

Research Contributions

RV144 Vaccine Trial

Thai Study First to Show Some Effectiveness in Preventing HIV

An Army-sponsored phase III clinical trial (RV144) involving more than 16,000 adult volunteers in Thailand showed that an investigational HIV vaccine regimen was safe and modestly effective in preventing HIV infection.

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  • Identified heterosexual transmission of HIV-1
  • Characterized more than half of the known HIV genetic subtypes
  • Successfully integrated care and treatment with basic and clinical vaccine research
  • Led in the development of HIV vaccines for global deployment (non-B subtype)
  • Provided key insights into host genetics and immunopathogenesis
  • Developed MVA HIV vaccine candidate
  • Invented Transcutaneous Immunization (TCI) as a method of adjuvanted immunization by skin patch
  • Helped ensure safe blood supply for warfighter
  • Developed the initial HIV disease staging system

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News & Updates

MHRP International Network

Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania,
Uganda, Thailand, U.S.

  • Maryland
    MHRP Headquarters

    Rockville, Maryland

  • Nigeria
    MHRP Site

    Abuja, Nigeria

  • Kenya
    MHRP Site

    Kericho, Kenya

  • Tanzania
    MHRP Site

    Mbeya, Tanzania

  • Uganda
    MHRP Site

    Kampala, Uganda

  • Thailand
    MHRP Site

    Bangkok, Thailand

Voices from the Field

Voices from the Field

A Trip to Koome Island

Monica Millard, MUWRP Program Director, recounts her travels to remote islands in Lake Victoria to provide PEPFAR-supported HIV prevention and treatment services to a population that may otherwise go in need.

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Meet Our Scientists

Dr. Isaiah Tanui

Clinical Care Advisor, Department of International HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment

Dr. Isaiah Tanui's responsibilities include planning, implementing and monitoring clnical activities for MHRP's PEPFAR program. In this video Dr. Tanui speaks about his passion for HIV care in Africa.

HIV Diagnostics & Reference Laboratory

MHRP oversees all HIV testing for the Army and serves as the Tri-Service Reference Laboratory.

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Meet our Partners