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HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases Institute (HEIDI) 

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The HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases Institute (HEIDI) is dedicated to identifying and supporting highly innovative HIV/AIDS prevention and cure research with the goal of understanding, preventing, and treating HIV for a zero-transmissions future. Miami is the epicenter of the United States’ HIV/AIDS epidemic accounting for one third of new HIV diagnoses in the State of Florida (FLDOH). The Institute acknowledges support from the State of Florida Funding Initiative in line with state and national Ending the Epidemic efforts.

Pilot Awards

The Institute promotes HIV cure and vaccine research through our established pilot award program in partnership with the State of Florida. 
Pilot Awards

Funding Resources

Through collaborative partnerships and institutional resources, HEIDI provides connections to funding in HIV/AIDS research. This list connects researchers with useful websites and databases to find the right funding source. 
Miami Center For AIDS Research (CFAR) University of Miami Miller School of MedicineOffice of Research AdministrationMiami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)National Institute of Health (NIH)SPINamfAR, the Foundation for AIDS ResearchThe Campbell Foundation

Research Resources 

HEIDI is proud to provide researchers the opportunities to connect with highly recognized national, state, and local resources for additional development and mentoring in the field of HIV/AIDs and infectious diseases. 
Research Resources
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HIV Prevention Resources

HEIDI believes in a multi-tiered approach to ending the HIV epidemic, which is why we are enthusiastic supporters of prevention initiatives under Dr. Susanne Doblecki-Lewis, MD, founder of the Mobile PrEP Program at the University of Miami. 
Prevention Resources

To succeed in ending the HIV epidemic, the Institute’s cure research and prevention initiatives need continued support. Your donations play a vital role in getting us one step closer. 

To make a gift to the HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases Institute (HEIDI), please click the button below. 
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Research News

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Dr. Mario Stevenson Is Awarded the Raymond F. Schinazi and Family Endowed Chair in Biomedicine

Driven by a shared love of science and a passion for finding a permanent cure for HIV/AIDS, longtime colleagues and friends Raymond F. Schinazi, Ph.D., and Mario Stevenson, Ph.D., have taken a crucial step in ensuring continuity in lifesaving research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to prevent and treat infectious diseases....
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