Developmental Core for AIDS-related Malignancies in Africa
Official title: Developmental Core
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11623229 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports training and capacity building to improve prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment of AIDS-related cancers like Kaposi sarcoma in Africa, with opportunities for U.S. and African researchers to collaborate.
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) | $32,402 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277846-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623229 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are people living with HIV in Tanzania and Zambia, particularly those at risk for or affected by AIDS-related malignancies like Kaposi sarcoma, along with early-career researchers from Africa and the United States seeking global health research training.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly affected by HIV-related cancers or not engaged in care improvement activities may not experience direct benefits from this grant.
What this research studies
This program aims to build a sustainable local research enterprise focused on HIV-associated cancers, especially Kaposi sarcoma, in Tanzania and Zambia. It will provide mentoring, training, and career development for investigators in Africa and the United States to strengthen research in immunology, pathology, and implementation science. By linking institutions in Africa with LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, the project seeks to create a regional research network and hands-on experiences for fellows in global health research settings. The initiative emphasizes developing researchers’ leadership and collaboration skills while advancing understanding and management of KS in people living with HIV on ART.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with HIV-related cancers could receive earlier diagnosis, improved access to care, and more effective, evidence-based treatment options in Africa and through international collaboration.
How similar studies have gone: The grant builds on ongoing cancer research and training programs and aims to expand successful inter-African collaboration and capacity-building activities.
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.
Related research
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Development of a Cancer Research Core to Support HIV-related Malignancies in Africa
A program to build cancer research capacity in Africa to better prevent, diagnose, and treat HIV-related cancers like Kaposi sarcoma.
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Data management and bio-specimen hub for KS research in Africa
A program hub in Africa and the U.S. will securely manage data and biospecimens to support research on AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma and other HIV-associated cancers.
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Finding hidden KS reservoirs to help people with AIDS-related cancer
A study aims to map where the Kaposi sarcoma–associated herpesvirus hides in the bodies of people living with HIV/AIDS to improve future treatments.
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HIV-associated Kaposi sarcoma: improving care with ART and targeted treatment in EpKS
A patient-facing program exploring how standard HIV treatment plus cancer care can help people with epidemic Kaposi sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa.
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HIV-associated Kaposi sarcoma research in Africa and the US
A collaborative, international effort aims to better understand and improve care for Kaposi sarcoma in people living with HIV in Africa and the U.S.
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Data Management and Analysis Core for Africa-focused Kaposi Sarcoma Research
A data and biostatistics core is funded to organize and analyze information and store biospecimens for Kaposi sarcoma research in Africa.
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.