IeDEA Southern Africa HIV and TB Epidemiology Network
Official title: International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) Southern Africa.
Funded at Universitat Bern · NIH-11539119 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large international effort uses data from Southern Africa to understand how HIV, TB, and related conditions affect people across different ages.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Universitat Bern NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bern, SWITZERLAND) |
| Project start | July 2, 2006 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $354,018 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI069924-21S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11539119 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV in Southern Africa, including pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals at risk for TB, cancer, or mental health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not experience immediate benefit if they are not within the focus groups or if regional implementation lags.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multinational team in Southern Africa to study real-world health data on how HIV, TB, and related infections and diseases progress in diverse groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. Researchers will integrate digital health records, observational data, and new tools to track outcomes along HIV care, TB, cancer, and mental health. The goal is to identify effective strategies for prevention, treatment, and care delivery in busy, real-world settings, using open science practices and modern analytics. The work involves collaborations with regional data centers and innovative technologies to improve patient outcomes and public health planning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could improve HIV and TB care pathways, leading to better survival and quality of life for people living with these diseases in Southern Africa and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in similar cohorts has shown the value of integrated data systems and epidemiologic approaches for improving care, with ongoing advances in modeling and digital health tools.
Where this research is happening
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Universitat Bern
Bern, Switzerland Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rohner, Eliane — Universitat Bern
- Study coordinator: Rohner, Eliane
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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.