NIH awards OHSU scientists, collaborators $8.4 million to develop a cure for HIV

Only a handful of people in history have been cured of the virus; three have agreed to kick off landmark research project led by OHSU

By Erik Robinson August 28, 2025 Portland, Oregon

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Lishomwa Ndhlovu, M.D., Ph.D. (Courtesy)

Jonah Sacha, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Marc Franke (Copyright Ingo Lammert)

Adam Castillejo (Courtesy)

Paul Edmonds (Courtesy)

Helping to develop a cure for HIV

Adam Castillejo, Paul Edmonds and Marc Franke, from left to right, are among a tiny number of people cured of HIV. In a new research initiative announced today at Oregon Health & Science University and collaborating institutions, they will participate in a study to ultimately develop a therapy that can be extended to millions of people worldwide. (Courtesy)