Why SPIRAL Bringing together and inspiring a new generation of researchers. This is essential for advancing HIV cure research.
Tokameh Mahmoudi
Co-PI
Professor Virology Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL SPIRAL brings together different areas of expertise and focuses on understudied areas of HIV treatment and cure, including women and HIV subtypes other than subtype B.
Sarah Stutterheim
Co-PI
Associate professor Maastricht University
Why SPIRAL When we talk about HIV, we need to look to the future and be open to the possibilities of an HIV cure, whatever form it may take.
WORKPACKAGE 01
International ACD cohort, Resevoir Dynamics and Model Systems
Jori Symons
WP 1 Lead
Assistent professor UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL I believe it is important to strive for equality in HIV cure research. I also value empowering people and creating an environment where our PhD students can learn from one another.
Rose Nabatanzi
WP 1 Lead
Alexander Pasternak
Co-applicant
Assistant professor Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL The connections with different fields help deepen HIV research. By bringing different areas of expertise together, we can work towards a cure for HIV.
Cynthia Lungu
Co-applicant
Damalie Nakanjako
Co-applicant
Professor of Medicine Makerere University
Why SPIRAL SPIRAL is working towards an HIV cure that is accessible and suitable for people in sub-Saharan Africa. By learning from each other and sharing knowledge, we can work towards the best possible strategy.
Maria Papathanasopoulos
Co-applicant
Professor University of the Witwatersrand
Why SPIRAL Living in South Africa, where more than 7 million people are living with HIV, the need for an HIV cure is clear. SPIRAL offers a unique opportunity to work with people from different fields and countries, combining knowledge and sharing expertise.
Rob Gruters
Co-applicant
HIV Research Group Leader Erasmus mc
Why SPIRAL SPIRAL builds on the work I have done in the past. I also really enjoy working with a young team.
Sody Munsaka
Co-applicant
Thibault Mesplède
Co-applicant
Assistant professor Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I work with SPIRAL because of the people and our shared sense of urgency to find an HIV cure. It is important work with a clear purpose: we are working for life and a better future.
Thumbi Ndung’u
Co-applicant
Tokameh Mahmoudi
Co-applicant
Professor Virology Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL SPIRAL brings together different areas of expertise and focuses on understudied areas of HIV treatment and cure, including women and HIV subtypes other than subtype B.
WP 1 - PhD Students
Nanouk Zuidmeer
PhD Student
MSC UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL I value seeing how the community helps shape the research and working with people from different fields, rather than focusing solely on work in the lab.
Yuka Appelboom
PhD Student
Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL I value seeing people with different perspectives working towards the same goal. With such a large research group and strong community involvement, you really see who you are doing it for.
Jolieke van Osch
PhD Student
Dokter en PhD kandidaat Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I value working with a large group of researchers together with the community. Together, we work towards HIV cure research that is truly inclusive.
Annick Tanja
PhD Student
UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL We work as a team with people from different fields, each bringing their own knowledge and expertise. We also collaborate with people who live and work in the areas of Sub-Saharan Africa most affected by HIV.
Zora Sinay
PhD Student
Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I find it interesting to connect fundamental research with translational, clinical, and social research on HIV cure.
WORKPACKAGE 02
Dutch ACD cohort
Godelieve de Bree
WP 2 Lead
Internist, Infectious Disease Specialist and Immunologist Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL Especially in the current political climate, I am motivated to explore how we can build bridges to regions where HIV remains a major challenge.
Casper Rokx
WP 1 Lead
WP 2 - PhD Students
Rosa Elias
PhD Student
Physician Researcher UMC Utrecht en Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I want to contribute to improving the lives of people with HIV, not only in Europe but worldwide. Together, we can work towards a solution to HIV as a global challenge.
WORKPACKAGE 03
Immune therapy
Yvonne Mueller
WP 3 Lead
Researcher, assistant professor Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I’ve been passionate about HIV research since 1999. SPIRAL gives me the chance to look beyond the lab and explore how research can make a real difference in people’s lives.
Neeltje Kootstra
WP 3 Lead
Professor of Immune Pathogenesis of Viral Infections and Interventions Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL The collaboration between different fields really appeals to me. I especially value the involvement of patient organisations and social sciences.
Tokameh Mahmoudi
Co-applicant
Professor Virology Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL SPIRAL brings together different areas of expertise and focuses on understudied areas of HIV treatment and cure, including women and HIV subtypes other than subtype B.
Damalie Nakanjako
Co-applicant
Professor of Medicine Makerere University
Why SPIRAL SPIRAL is working towards an HIV cure that is accessible and suitable for people in sub-Saharan Africa. By learning from each other and sharing knowledge, we can work towards the best possible strategy.
Jeroen den Dunnen
Co-applicant
Marit van Gils
Co-applicant
Rogier Sanders
Co-applicant
Shringar Rao
Co-applicant
Steven de Taeye
Co-applicant
Assistant Professor of Virology Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL The opportunity to collaborate with people from different fields and explore HIV from different perspectives.
Theo Geijtenbeek
Co-applicant
Professor of Immunology Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL Collaborating with people who approach HIV cure research from different perspectives.
WP 3 - PhD Students
Liesbeth Levels
PhD Student
Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL The opportunity to collaborate with people from different fields and explore HIV from different perspectives.
Eva Schumacher
PhD Student
Physician Researcher and PhD Candidate Amsterdam UMC
Why SPIRAL Because SPIRAL brings together different areas of expertise. Clinical, scientific, and social perspectives come together to explore HIV cure from different angles.
Frank Buitenwerf
PhD Student
Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I find it inspiring to work with people from different fields to tackle the global HIV epidemic together.
Annefien Tiggeler
PhD Student
Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I find it interesting to study HIV at the molecular level while also looking at its impact on society. I especially value collaborating with people outside my own field, such as social scientists.
WORKPACKAGE 04
Gene therapy
Elena Herrera Carrillo
WP 4 Lead
Associate professor CSIC
Why SPIRAL The interdisciplinary approach really appeals to me. For the first time, we are actively involving the community and social sciences. It has taught me to listen more closely to the needs and wishes of people with HIV.
Marit van Gils
WP-Lead
Jori Symons
Co-applicant
Assistent professor UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL I believe it is important to strive for equality in HIV cure research. I also value empowering people and creating an environment where our PhD students can learn from one another.
WORKPACKAGE 05
Modelling and HTA
Jan Hontelez
WP 5 Lead
Assistant Professor of Public Health Erasmus MC
Why SPIRAL I believe it is important to contribute to solutions for HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. An HIV cure could play an important role in addressing HIV in this region, something I am strongly committed to.
Ganna Rozhnova
WP 5 Lead
David van de Vijver
Co-applicant
WORKPACKAGE 06
Social Science and Stakeholder mapping
Giulia Sinatti
WP 6 Lead
Assitant professor in social and cultural antroplogy Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Why SPIRAL Working with people from different fields is something I’m really passionate about. I’m also excited about collaborating with partners in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that has always been of great interest to me.
Eva Vernooij
WP 6 Lead
Medical Anthropologist Social Sciences, Utrecht University
Why SPIRAL HIV and AIDS are very close to my heart. I value working together with people from the Netherlands and Africa towards an HIV cure for everyone, worldwide.
Sarah Stutterheim
Co-applicant
Associate professor Maastricht University
Why SPIRAL HIV and AIDS are very close to my heart. I value working together with people from the Netherlands and Africa towards an HIV cure for everyone, worldwide.
Kim Romijnders
Co-applicant
Assistant Professor UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL HIV affects people worldwide, not just in the Netherlands or the Global North. Within SPIRAL, we work together towards a bigger goal, rather than focusing only on the small part you would normally work on as a researcher.
WP 6 - PhD Students
Paula Wasner
PhD Student
MSC Maastricht University en UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL Because of SPIRAL’s collaborative approach and its focus on putting the voices of the community at the heart of the research.
WORKPACKAGE 07
International ACD cohort, Resevoir Dynamics and Model Systems
Kim Romijnders
WP-Lead
Assistant Professor UMC Utrecht
Why SPIRAL HIV affects people worldwide, not just in the Netherlands or the Global North. Within SPIRAL, we work together towards a bigger goal, rather than focusing only on the small part you would normally work on as a researcher.
Sarah Stutterheim
WP-Lead
Associate professor Maastricht University
Why SPIRAL HIV and AIDS are very close to my heart. I value working together with people from the Netherlands and Africa towards an HIV cure for everyone, worldwide.
Rens Willemsen
Co-applicant
Communication expert Bow and Arrow Studios
Why SPIRAL Connecting with different communities to work together towards an HIV cure that works for everyone, regardless of ethnic background, gender or age.
OUR PARTNERS
Thijs Albers
Partner
Medical Affairs and Healthcare Advocate Hiv vereniging
Why SPIRAL The opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the Netherlands and Sub-Saharan Africa, connecting HIV cure research with the social aspects of HIV.
Cedric Nininahazwe
Partner
Director of Global Advocacy, Positioning and Partnerships GNP+
Why SPIRAL I like that SPIRAL brings together research, expertise, and different perspectives from around the world. It gives hope for new opportunities towards an HIV cure and can inspire more people to become involved in HIV research and the community.