Mission/Vision

Vision

AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) envisions a future in which HIV and its effects on health are eliminated and new infections are prevented.

Mission Statement

AIDS Research Alliance exists to develop a cure for HIV/AIDS, medical modalities to prevent new infections and better treatments for those living with HIV.

Research Business Model

The core areas of the AIDS Research Alliance non-profit research model include: 

• Independent clinical research, without regard to profit.

• Clinical trials of innovative anti-HIV technologies and treatments which include vaccines, microbicides and other biomedical prevention technologies.

• The development of treatments for HIV-related conditions.

• Collaborations and strategic partnerships with other scientific organizations (including academic institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies and governmental agencies).

Guiding Principles

Urgency:  ARA recognizes that better treatments and medical prevention strategies are needed now.

Innovation:  ARA conducts pioneering scientific research for the treatment and prevention of HIV and pursues paths others may not.

Integrity:  ARA research and programs adhere to the highest scientific and ethical standards.

Compassion:  ARA conducts research that serves all communities worldwide that are threatened by the HIV pandemic.

Independence:  ARA conducts autonomous medical research on the most promising HIV prevention strategies and therapies, without regard to economic potential or political controversy.

Collaboration:  ARA conducts pharmaceutical industry sponsored research that advances its mission.
              
Partnership:  ARA works with others to encourage synergy of scientific concepts and therapeutics for HIV.

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