Improving HIV health and prevention in Kenya through education and training
Official title: Sustainable Development for Improved HIV Health and Prevention in Kenya (SD4H-Kenya)
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11117748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students learn how to create better ways to prevent and treat HIV in Kenya, especially for women, by training them in research and giving them support from experienced scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $99,977 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW011306-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11117748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include women living in Kenya, particularly those affected by or at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Kenya or those not affected by HIV may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV health and prevention strategies in Kenya by training doctoral and master's students in transdisciplinary HIV research. The program includes a hybrid course on designing clinical research, development of research concepts for theses, and mentorship from experienced scientists. By recruiting students from various medical and public health disciplines, the initiative aims to foster innovative approaches to address HIV challenges, particularly among women. The collaboration involves institutions like Maseno University and the Kenya Medical Research Institute.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV prevention and treatment strategies tailored to the needs of women in Kenya.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in training programs that enhance HIV health outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Craig R — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Craig R
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.