The Clinical Trials Centre at St Mary’s Hospital has been leading research into HIV and AIDS for over 30 years
The unit initially opened in June 1991 with financial support from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and the Jefferiss Research Trust. Over time, the unit has expanded its’ remit to undertake research in sexual health, sexual function, and infectious diseases studies. In more recent years, the unit has supported many of the COVID—19 vaccine studies.
The research that has been conducted over the years at the Clinical Trials Centre has been pivotal to improving knowledge around how to care best for People Living with HIV, with many of these research findings integrated into national guidelines.
Currently, the Clinical Trials Centre supports commercial, non-commercial, and academic studies.
The Clinical Trials Centre team comprises of clinical and academic staff at St Mary’s Hospital from Imperiaand ImperiaCollege Healthcare NHS Trust. They are supported by experienced laboratory, operational and management staff from º£½ÇÉçÇø. The clinical teams all have close links to the Jefferiss Wing Centre for Sexual Health at St Mary’s Hospital, a leading UK provider of HIV and sexual health care.