A non-profit community-based AIDS research and treatment education centre. In conjunction with recognised leaders in AIDS research and treatment, primary-care providers, and people living with HIV disease; ACRIA:

• identifies scientifically promising therapies for AIDS and HIV-related illness, designs and implements studies on these interventions, and submits the findings for publication
• conducts research geared towards the further understanding of HIV disease, treatment, and prevention
• provides education about AIDS treatments and research to the communities affected by HIV/AIDS