Central Africa AIDS Data Network to Improve Care and Prevention
Official title: Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11528607 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional HIV care and research program in sub-Saharan Africa is building and linking large patient databases to improve prevention, treatment, and management of HIV and related conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2011 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $58,120 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI096299-18S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528607 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV in the region, including adults and children enrolled in care at participating sites, and early-career investigators from the region.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to participating care sites or who are not affected by HIV or related comorbidities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a large, regional database of people living with HIV across several African countries. It aims to use real-world data and implementation science to identify strategies that boost prevention, treatment coverage, and health outcomes, including for people with tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases. The project includes deep clinical investigations and a multiregional scientific agenda, plus mentoring for early-career researchers from the region. Data from tens of thousands of adults and children in care will be pooled and linked to answer pressing questions about care delivery and outcomes. The research team partners with local sites and international collaborators to turn findings into actionable policy and program improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved HIV care strategies and policy guidance could reduce new infections and HIV-related illness, benefiting patients across sub-Saharan Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Large, multi-country HIV cohorts have previously informed care improvements, though this project emphasizes regional implementation and mentoring to accelerate impact.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yotebieng, Marcel — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Yotebieng, Marcel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.