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amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. Since 1985, amfAR has raised nearly $950 million in support of its programs and has awarded more than 3,800 grants to research teams worldwide.

Media Contacts

Events Coverage

Bennah Serfaty
Senior Director, Communications
(212) 806-1607
bennah.serfaty@amfar.org

External Communications

Robert Kessler
Manager, Program Communications
(212) 806-1602
robert.kessler@amfar.org

2025


amfAR Awards $2.4 Million in New HIV Cure-Focused Research Grants

NEW YORK, October 16, 2025 — amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, announced a new round of grants Thursday to research teams across three continents targeting novel HIV cure strategies. It marks the first time amfAR has funded five grants in a single round, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to funding bold, innovative research as access to funding has become increasingly limited for researchers.

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Grace Jones and Natasha Poonawalla Added to
amfAR London Lineup

New York, NY, October 3, 2025 — The legendary Grace Jones, a longtime supporter of amfAR, will headline the inaugural amfAR London benefit gala at the newly opened Chancery Rosewood Hotel on Friday, October 17, 2025. Businesswoman and philanthropist Natasha Poonawalla will receive amfAR’s Philanthropic Leadership Award.

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