Central Africa HIV Data Network to Improve Care Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Official title: Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11528605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large collaborative database project uses HIV care data from several African countries to improve prevention, treatment, and management of HIV and related health 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) | $276,636 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI096299-18S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528605 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This work involves people living with HIV across several sub-Saharan countries; findings may inform future participation in care improvements and related studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the program’s geographic or clinical settings may not directly benefit from these findings.
What this research studies
This initiative collects and links long-term medical records from HIV care sites across several sub-Saharan countries to identify what helps people stay in care and what reduces new infections. It combines adult and pediatric data to study HIV-related health outcomes, tuberculosis co-infection, and non-communicable diseases, using implementation science to guide practical improvements. The project includes mentoring and support for early-career investigators in the region, fostering local leadership in HIV research. Researchers aim to translate findings into better policies and care strategies that can be adopted regionally. The work is anchored in a large, real-world clinical database to inform public health actions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more effective HIV prevention and care strategies tailored to sub-Saharan Africa, reducing transmission and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous regional HIV data collaborations have produced actionable insights; this project builds on established networks and aims to extend 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.