Central Africa HIV care and outcomes network
Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
This project gathers health information from people with HIV across Central Africa to help improve treatment, prevent new infections, and manage other illnesses.
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 ID | NIH-11073097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The project collects routine clinic and follow-up data from tens of thousands of adults and children receiving HIV care at 22 sites in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and Rwanda. Records are linked over time and across cohorts to track treatment coverage, viral suppression, and illnesses such as tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases. Researchers apply implementation science and targeted clinical analyses to identify practical ways to improve prevention, care, and long-term health for people with HIV. The program also supports and mentors local investigators so research stays relevant to patients in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are children, adolescents, and adults living with HIV who receive care at one of the participating clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Rwanda.
Not a fit: People not receiving care at the participating clinics or living outside the listed Central African countries are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could increase access to effective antiretroviral treatment, reduce new HIV infections, and improve management of co-existing conditions like TB and chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Large regional HIV cohort networks such as IeDEA have previously produced data that informed treatment guidelines and public health programs, so this approach builds on established, successful work.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yotebieng, Marcel — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Yotebieng, Marcel
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 below.