Welcome to the Developmental Center for AIDS Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center

The University of Rochester Medical Center D-CFAR is one of 20 research centers funded by the National Institute of Health working to advance HIV/AIDS research being conducted at academic institutions throughout the United States.

The D-CFAR's primary mission is to raise the overall quality and quantity of HIV/AIDS research by providing value added services and critical support to Investigators at the University of Rochester.

We hope to accomplish this mission by:

  • Providing outstanding clinical and basic core facilities
  • Capitalizing on strategically chosen research opportunities
  • Developing new lines of collaborative research
  • Enhancing faculty mentoring, career development and recruitment

The D-CFAR welcomes your support and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our facilities and services.

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Recent Events

World AIDS Day 2011Globe with HIV ribbon

The Developmental Center for AIDS Research recognized World AIDS Day 2011 through a variety of scientific and community events. Click here to read more...

*Keynote Scientific Address

Ashley T. Haase, MD, Regents' Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, University of Minnesota

“Lessons from the earliest stages of infection in the quest to prevent HIV-1 transmission to women”

*Scientific Symposium

*Benefit Concert

Believing the Dream - 11th Anniversary PeaceArt World AIDS Day Concert

Proceeds benefited Safe Sex, Inc. a student-run organization that is partnered with AIDS Care, the City of Rochester and the Metro Council for Teen Potential.


Latest Headlines

D-CFAR co-Director Dr. Michael Keefer Announced as HVTN Network Award Winner

On June 3rd 2011 the HVTN honored individuals who perform outstanding work at their sites. This year's HVTN Mentoring Award recipient, Dr. Michael Keefer, was recognized for his extraordinary commitment as a mentor. Click here to learn more.

University Opens Multi-Million-Dollar Nanosystems Facility

Integrated Nanosystems Center (URnano)August 2011 - University of Rochester opens new Integrated Nanosystems Center (URnano), dedicated to researching and fabricating materials on a microscopic level. The new center will bring together experts in physics, optics, chemistry, biomedicine and bioengineering to expand the research and technology commercialization of fuel cells, biosensors and other high-tech devices important to industry, medicine, national security, and the economy. Click here to learn more.