About Us

 

Who we are:

We are the Legacy Project, part of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network, an organization that is searching for an HIV vaccine.

What we do: 

• We work to increase the participation of people of color in HIV vaccine trials.
• We work to increase opportunities in HIV vaccine research for African American and Latino scientists and medical students.
• We address the history of abuse of African Americans and Latinos in research trials and work to build a new legacy of trust within these communities.
• We work with faith leaders to increase their understanding of HIV vaccine research and the importance of vaccine trials, and encourage them to dispel common myths.

Who we work with:

The Legacy Project works with the following partners:

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/HIVAIDS/

Be the Generation
An educational initiative of NIAID
www.bethegeneration.nih.gov

Why we do this work:

We want to make sure that an HIV vaccine will work for everyone, including people of color who are heavily affected by HIV/AIDS. 

What keeps us going: 

• Meeting incredible individuals who want to make a difference in the world. 
• Seeing the great social progress made in our country in the context of history. 
• Our knowledge that an HIV vaccine is the world’s best hope of ending AIDS.