Central Africa AIDS data networks to improve care and prevention
Official title: Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11528604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional database project uses HIV care data from several African countries to inform better prevention, treatment, and care for people living with HIV.
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) | $118,752 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI096299-18S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV who are enrolled in care in the participating East and Central African sites, including both adults and children.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the 22 sites or those not yet engaged in HIV care may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This initiative builds and links large HIV care databases across sub-Saharan Africa to identify strategies that reduce new infections and improve health outcomes. It includes clinical investigations of HIV-related conditions and co-morbidities like TB and non-communicable diseases, using real-world patient data. The project also fosters a multiregional scientific agenda and mentors early-career researchers from the region. By making the data more actionable, clinicians and policymakers can tailor HIV programs to local needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to more effective HIV prevention and care strategies and better management of HIV-related health problems in sub-Saharan Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Prior regional data collaborations have yielded actionable insights for HIV programs, though this regional network aims to expand coverage and depth.
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.