The National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases (
NIAID) started the
CPCRA in 1989, adding Terry Beirn's name in 1991 in honor of the late, former manager of the American Foundation for
AIDS Research and health policy consultant for Senator Edward Kennedy.
CPCRA is one of four HIV
clinical trials programs supported by
NIAID. See also National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases; Community Programs for
Clinical Research on
AIDS.