Working Towards a World
Free of HIV/AIDS
The world waits for an HIV vaccine. Ending the HIV pandemic is only possible with people just like you.
The Rochester Victory Alliance is an NIH-funded research clinic dedicated to finding a vaccine to prevent HIV. Affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center, RVA has more than three decades of experience working with volunteers in the Rochester community to fight the spread of HIV, and more recently, COVID-19, as well.
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How to participate
We are looking for healthy, HIV-negative people between the ages of 18-55. Your time commitment involves a visit roughly once a month; study length is usually 12 to 18 months. Each visit takes 30-90 minutes at our convenient location (with free parking) at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Compensation:
$750*
Ages:
18 – 55
Timeframe:
12-18 Mo
*amount approximate; varies by study
Safety
There is no way to contract HIV or AIDS from a vaccine. Our studies cannot cause HIV/AIDs.
Experienced
Our clinic here at the University of Rochester has been conducting HIV vaccine research since 1988.
Compensation
While each study varies, we offer an average of $750 to any subject taking part in a study.
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Where to Find Us
University of Rochester
Medical Center Ground floor, G.8169
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
Our Studies
Working to find a vaccine for HIV is our primary focus. In addition, we partner with URMC researchers for non-vaccine studies related to HIV, as well as vaccine studies for other diseases. Our team was pivotal in contributing to the development of the earliest COVID-19 vaccines.
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