Providence/Boston Center for Aids Research (CFAR)

Cores Services

Access CFAR Clinical Research Database & Cohort Instructions

Database Access Request form

To be used when one is requesting access to the Miriam Immunology Center DataBase (ICDB) to obtain feasibility data for potential research studies.

Cohort Access Request form

To be used when one is requesting permission to enroll research participants through the Miriam Immunology Center.

Cores Services

All members of the Providence/Boston Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) are eligible to utilize core services.

The Providence/Boston CFAR consists of six separate cores and all CFAR members are eligible to utilize core services. To request services, select the appropriate Core below and then select the "Request Core Services" button, and complete the on-line request.

Resources for Investigators

Download a description of core resources at the Providence/Boston CFAR. 

Core Resources

Administrative Core

The Adminstrative Core provides the administrative infrastructure necessary for the success of the CFAR, establishes and maintains communication channels between the other cores, provides financial and grant management of the CFAR, and coordinates the strategic planning process.

Developmental Core

The Developmental Core provides developmental awards through a peer-review process in order to encourage new research and attract new investigators to HIV/AIDS research, as well as provide mentoring opportunities to Junior Faculty members.

BioBehavioral Sciences Core

The BioBehavioral Sciences Core (BBSC) supports innovative medical and behavioral research to improve the HIV care continuum and HIV prevention among vulnerable populations including justice-involved individuals, women, youth, and persons living in hyperepidemic resource-limited settings.

Biostatistics Core

The Biostatistics Core ensures that research uses optimal methods for study design and analysis, develops innovative new approaches; expands HIV research; and ensures researchers have a strong base of knowledge about principles related to study design, data analysis, and interpretation.

Basic Sciences Core

The Basic Science Core builds and supports essential, innovative and collaborative HIV research and synergy between basic, translational, clinical, behavioral and other multidisciplinary scientists with a wide range of HIV experience, by providing laboratory, consultation and mentoring services locally, nationally and internationally

Substance Use Research Core

The Substance Use Research Core (SURC) supports the development of basic, clinical, and translational research that addresses the impact of substance use (SU) on the HIV epidemic.

CFAR Affiliated Sites

Access CFAR Clinical Research Database & Cohort Instructions

Database Access Request form

To be used when one is requesting access to the Miriam Immunology Center DataBase (ICDB) to obtain feasibility data for potential research studies.

Cohort Access Request form

To be used when one is requesting permission to enroll research participants through the Miriam Immunology Center.