History/MissionThe UAB Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), situated in the Medical Center complex of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is one of the seven original Centers, established in 1988 by the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases. to stimulate research and scientific advancement in HIV. Our mission is to support the conduct of cutting-edge research in basic science, therapeutics, prevention, community-engaged research, clinical manifestations, and pathogenesis of HIV and related disorders. Five core facilities and the Ending HIV in Alabama scientific working group provide vital support and specialized services to advance the scientific agenda of the center.
Become a CFAR Member
Contact Mary Thielen to request CFAR membership. Include your CV or NIH biosketch. A secondary appointment will be reflected on your faculty data form. Adjunct membership is available for those from outside UAB.