HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma research hub in Africa and the U.S.
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Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11623225 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, international program will study Kaposi sarcoma in people living with HIV, combining care, biomarkers, and science to improve detection, treatment, and understanding of KS.
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) | $55,939 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277846-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623225 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV in the participating regions who are affected by or at risk for Kaposi sarcoma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without KS or without access to the participating sites may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project brings experts from LSU Health to collaborate with hospitals in Zambia and Tanzania to create a dedicated KS research center within HIV care networks. Researchers will map KS across stages, look for biomarkers in blood and tissues, and study how the virus KSHV persists in the body to prevent KS flare-ups. The effort combines patient care improvements with laboratory studies to understand disease mechanisms and identify ways to prevent progression. Results could lead to better diagnosis, personalized care, and new targets for preventing KS in people living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive faster KS detection, more effective treatments, and better integrated HIV care that reduces KS complications.
How similar studies have gone: Past collaborations have shown the value of international, multidisciplinary efforts for KS in HIV, with potential for meaningful impact when combined with biomarker research.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wood, Charles — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Wood, Charles
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.