Central Africa HIV epidemiology databases to inform AIDS care
Official title: Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11528608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-country project uses a large HIV care database in sub-Saharan Africa to find practical ways to prevent new infections and improve care and to study HIV-related 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 start | July 15, 2011 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $256,922 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI096299-18S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11528608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children and adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa who receive care at participating sites and may benefit from improved treatment and prevention strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the participating regions or those not engaged in HIV care may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
If you or a loved one is living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, this project uses existing patient data from 22 care sites across five countries to identify real-world gaps in prevention and treatment. Researchers will link cohorts and apply implementation science to strengthen HIV prevention, care, and treatment outcomes, while also studying HIV-related conditions like TB and non-communicable diseases. The work aims to guide policy and practice and foster mentorship for early-career investigators from the region. The project is led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine with a focus on translating data into actionable improvements for patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could help tailor HIV treatment and prevention efforts to reduce new infections and improve health outcomes for people living with HIV in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Previous large regional cohorts have shown that data-driven strategies can improve treatment coverage and outcomes, though region-specific gaps remain.
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.