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The UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech) across the prevention and care continuum

Award Number: U19HD089881
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2016
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 11/30/2022

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The UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech) across the prevention and care continuum - While the epidemic of HIV in the US has leveled off for many age groups, from 2000-2010, the annual number of new HIV diagnoses among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) (13-24 year old) more than doubled. In 2010, YMSM accounted for 72% of new infections among people ages 13 to 24, and 30% of all new infections among MSM. The success of treatment as prevention in reducing the number of new HIV infections among youth, and particularly YMSM, relies on HIV testing, antiretroviral treatment (both for treatment and prevention), adherence and viral suppression among those with HIV. The UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech) aims to impact the HIV epidemic by conducting innovative, interdisciplinary research on technology-based interventions across the HIV prevention and care continuum for adolescents and young adults in the United States (US). The iTech also creates an infrastructure to share and disseminate best practices in technology-delivered HIV interventions to other ATN projects and programs serving adolescents. The iTech overall goals seek to decrease the impact of HIV on the lives of adolescents and young adults in the US, particularly YMSM, by providing: 1) treatment as prevention for those without HIV but at risk; 2) earlier identification and treatment for those infected but undiagnosed; 3) interventions to address structural determinants that decrease access to and uptake of prevention and care services; and 4) treatment interventions to encourage adherence for youth dealing with substance use, mental health related issues, stigmatization and disenfranchisement. The necessary resources and support for HIV/AIDS investigators addressing these goals will be provided by the iTech Cores: 1) Management; 2) Analytic; and, 3) Technology. To accomplish our Overall Goals we have developed the following Specific Aims: Aim 1: To provide scientific leadership with expertise and experience in technology-based research to address fundamental questions related to the HIV prevention and care continuum, guide our overall research strategy and foster collaboration and synergy both within our iTech and with the broader ATN scientific community. Aim 2: To support the development and assessment of innovative technology-focused interventions addressing the HIV prevention and care continuum for at-risk or infected youth aged 15-24 years. Aim 3: To support the overall ATN scientific agenda by participating on the ATN Executive Committee and collaborating with other U19 awardees stimulating new synergistic and responsive grants applications and research to respond to emerging issues in this field. Aim 4: To develop and nurture partnerships that will ensure community input at all stages of conceptualization, design, implementation, and interpretation of the research. Aim 5. To develop, mentor and train clinicians and researchers to stimulate innovative HIV/AIDS research focused on technological innovation across the care continuum.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = -$1,064,569 )
2023	2022	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	5	9/26/2023	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	-$640,988
2023	2021	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	5	9/26/2023	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	-$423,581
2023	2020	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	10/12/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = -$1,064,569

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $640,988 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	5	6/6/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$640,988
2022	2021	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	5	4/29/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2022	2020	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	4/27/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $640,988

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $3,999,967 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	5	9/3/2021	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	5	8/3/2021	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$3,999,967
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	12/24/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	5	6/29/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $3,999,967

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $6,814,055 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	5	5/21/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6,814,055
2020	2019	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	4	1/17/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $6,814,055

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $6,914,400 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	4	6/14/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6,914,400
2019	2018	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	3	2/5/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $6,914,400

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $6,739,205 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	3	5/30/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6,739,205
														Subtotal = $6,739,205

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $6,877,286 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	2	9/8/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$2,942,520
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	2	9/7/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$374,654
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	2	6/12/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$3,558,967
2017	2016	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	12/9/2016	NEW	$1,145
														Subtotal = $6,877,286

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $3,795,331 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	440 WEST FRANKLIN ST, CB #1350	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	9/14/2016	NEW	$3,795,331
														Subtotal = $3,795,331

Grand Total All Awards = $34,716,663

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The UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech) across the prevention and care continuum

Award Number: U19HD089881

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2016

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 11/30/2022

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