Improving health research administration in East Africa
Official title: Enhancing research administration capacity within the DS-I Africa Consortium: An initiative with The Aga Khan University and the University of Michigan
Funded at Aga Khan University (Kenya) · NIH-11126909 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making health research at Aga Khan University in Kenya even better, so that families can get improved care for mothers, babies, and mental health, thanks to smarter use of data and teamwork with the University of Michigan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Aga Khan University (Kenya) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $266,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U54TW012089-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11126909 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include mothers and children in East Africa who are affected by health issues related to maternal and child health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of East Africa or those not involved in maternal or child health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on enhancing the capacity of research administration at Aga Khan University in Kenya to better support health research projects. By utilizing advanced data science and artificial intelligence methods, the project aims to improve health outcomes in maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as mental health. The collaboration with the University of Michigan will foster international partnerships and facilitate knowledge sharing. Patients can benefit from improved health services as a result of more effective research administration and funding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers, newborns, and children in East Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing health outcomes through improved research administration and data utilization, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Aga Khan University (Kenya)
Nairobi, Kenya Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ali, Amina Abubakar — Aga Khan University (Kenya)
- Study coordinator: Ali, Amina Abubakar
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.