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Engaging Cell and Gene Therapists in HIV Cure.
1amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, New York, New York, USA.
Human Gene Therapy
|September 23, 2020
Summary
Cell and gene therapy offers potential for HIV prevention and cure. Bibliometric analysis identifies entry points for gene therapists to join HIV cure research, benefiting from new perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Virology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Cell and gene therapy (CGT) presents promising avenues for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and treatment.
- Existing research networks focus on CGT for HIV cure, but could benefit from broader participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify potential entry points for gene therapists into the field of HIV cure research.
- To analyze the current network of researchers involved in CGT for HIV cure.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications.
- Network analysis of research collaborations and authorship.
Main Results:
- Bibliometric and network analyses revealed specific areas and connections within CGT research relevant to HIV cure.
- Identified opportunities for gene therapists to contribute to ongoing HIV cure efforts.
Conclusions:
- The field of CGT for HIV cure is receptive to new researchers and ideas.
- An influx of gene therapists can invigorate HIV cure research, addressing this persistent viral challenge.
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