Central Africa AIDS data network to improve HIV care across the region
Official title: Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11528606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional network of African and international researchers uses patient data to improve HIV care, prevention, and treatment outcomes for people in sub-Saharan Africa.
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) | $509,594 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI096299-18S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528606 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living with HIV in participating sites across Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and Rwanda.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the participating regions or those not engaged in HIV care may not directly benefit from this project.
What this research studies
This project builds and links large cohorts of people receiving HIV care across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa to generate practical knowledge for better prevention and treatment. It uses real-world data from clinics to understand how care and treatment are delivered in the Treat All era and where gaps remain, including coinfections like TB and non-communicable diseases. The effort includes mentoring opportunities to help early-career investigators from the region develop leadership in HIV research. By combining regional data with linked cohorts, the project aims to create a shared scientific agenda and actionable strategies for improving health outcomes. Research activities are conducted under the IeDEA network with collaboration from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and regional partners.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could guide policies and clinical practices to reduce new infections and HIV-related illness, improving health and lifespan for people living with HIV in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Previous regional HIV cohorts have yielded important insights into care delivery and outcomes, supporting the potential for meaningful impact here.
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.