Welcome to OAR
The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) coordinates HIV/AIDS research across the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH provides the largest public investment in HIV/AIDS research globally.
As HIV crosses nearly every area of medicine and scientific investigation, the response to the HIV pandemic requires a multi-Institute, multidisciplinary, global research program. OAR provides scientific coordination and management of this research program.
OAR Spotlight
The 66th OAR Advisory Council meeting featured a presentation from Francisco Ruiz, M.S., new Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy; information on the fiscal year 2026-2030 NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research; and a discussion on perinatal HIV transmission. Read more.
Meet the Director
Acting Director, Office of AIDS Research
National Institutes of Health
