IeDEA Southern Africa: tracking HIV, TB, and related health in the region
Official title: International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) Southern Africa.
Funded at Universitat Bern · NIH-11539121 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large international effort collects and analyzes health data from people with HIV in Southern Africa to improve care and outcomes.
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) | $221,852 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI069924-21S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11539121 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV in Southern Africa, including adults, pregnant women, children, and adolescents, who participate through data contribution and study activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in data collection or clinical activities may experience indirect benefits through improved public health knowledge and care standards.
What this research studies
This project pulls together health records and clinical data across multiple sites in Southern Africa to understand how HIV, TB, and related conditions affect people over time. It uses digital tools and open science approaches to share findings and inform policy, clinical practice, and prevention efforts. The goal is to identify effective care pathways for adults, pregnant women, children, and adolescents living with HIV, while also addressing mental health, NCDs, and coinfections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better HIV and TB treatment strategies and healthier futures for people living with HIV in Southern Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Previous large-scale HIV cohorts have informed guidelines and policy; this project builds on that model with expanded data integration and novel 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.