UC San Diego Receives $12.3 Million Grant for HIV and Methamphetamine Use Research
UC San Diego has been awarded a $12.3 million grant to research the connection between HIV and methamphetamine use.
San Diego, CA, August 17, 2026 —
SAN DIEGO, CA – University of California San Diego (UCSD) has announced the receipt of a substantial $12.3 million grant dedicated to investigating the complex relationship between HIV and methamphetamine use.
The significant funding will support comprehensive research efforts aimed at understanding the biological, behavioral, and social factors that link methamphetamine use to HIV infection and its progression. Researchers at UCSD plan to explore various aspects of this connection, including how methamphetamine use may increase the risk of HIV acquisition, affect treatment outcomes for individuals living with HIV, and impact the overall public health landscape.
The grant will facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together experts in infectious diseases, addiction medicine, public health, and behavioral sciences. The research is expected to generate critical insights that could inform the development of more effective prevention strategies, treatment interventions, and support services for populations disproportionately affected by both HIV and methamphetamine use.
Details regarding the specific research projects to be funded, the timeline for the research, and the principal investigators involved were not immediately available.
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