Development of a Cancer Research Core to Support HIV-related Malignancies in Africa
Official title: Developmental Core
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11623235 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to build cancer research capacity in Africa to better prevent, diagnose, and treat HIV-related cancers like Kaposi sarcoma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $35,310 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277846-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623235 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include people living with HIV in Africa who are at risk for or diagnosed with AIDS-associated malignancies, particularly Kaposi sarcoma, and clinicians/researchers in collaborating African and U.S. institutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved may still benefit indirectly through strengthened care systems and infrastructure.
What this research studies
This grant backs a core that trains scientists and builds collaborations in Tanzania and Zambia, focusing on implementation science, immunology, and pathology of KS in people living with HIV. It will provide mentoring and career development for investigators at local hospitals and U.S. partners, while linking to existing cancer research training programs. The project aims to create sustainable infrastructure so researchers can drive improvements in prevention, diagnosis, care connection, and treatment for HIV-associated malignancies. By strengthening regional networks, it seeks to accelerate discovery and translational work that could lead to better outcomes for patients with AIDS-related cancers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients may benefit from improved care pathways, faster diagnosis, and more effective treatments for HIV-related cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous capacity-building efforts have shown that trained researchers and established networks can accelerate cancer research and treatment improvements in LMIC settings.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: West, John T. — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: West, John T.
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.