HIV Care and Outcomes Across the Americas Network
Official title: Caribbean, Central, and South America network for HIV Epidemiology (CCASAnet)
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11541271 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-running network of doctors and researchers across the Americas examines how people living with HIV are cared for, how outcomes differ, and what could improve treatment and health in real-world settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2006 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $255,568 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI069923-22S8 |
| Project ID | NIH-11541271 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV who receive care at participating sites in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, and the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the study regions or not linked to participating HIV care sites may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses data from HIV clinics in many countries to understand how people with HIV are doing over time, including care gaps and outcomes. It harmonizes and analyzes complex health records to identify factors that influence treatment success and where improvements are possible. The effort also strengthens local researchers’ skills and leadership through mentoring and education, aiming to broaden the impact of findings across the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could improve HIV care strategies, reduce treatment gaps, and inform policies across the Americas.
How similar studies have gone: Previous multicountry HIV research networks have improved understanding of care continua and treatment outcomes, with ongoing enhancements in biostatistics and informatics.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Castilho, Jessica L — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Castilho, Jessica L
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.