Improving Kaposi sarcoma care and research for people with HIV in Zambia and Tanzania
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This program teams up hospitals in Zambia, Tanzania, and the U.S. to improve how Kaposi sarcoma is found, treated, and studied in people living with HIV.
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 ID | NIH-11184254 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program brings together clinics and researchers from Louisiana, Zambia, and Tanzania to better integrate Kaposi sarcoma care into HIV treatment networks. It will collect clinical data, blood and tissue samples, and laboratory measures to look for immune and metabolic signs linked to different stages of Kaposi sarcoma. Teams will map where the Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus hides in body tissues to inform ways to stop the virus from reactivating. Training and coordinated diagnostics at partner hospitals are part of the plan so local clinics can apply findings in routine care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people living with HIV who are receiving care at the partner hospitals in Zambia or Tanzania and who have suspected or confirmed Kaposi sarcoma or are at risk for the disease.
Not a fit: People who are not living with HIV or who cannot attend care at the partner clinics in Zambia or Tanzania are unlikely to be able to participate or directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection, more targeted care, and new ways to prevent Kaposi sarcoma in people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborations among these institutions have improved local KS care and research capacity, though detailed biomarker and tissue-reservoir work is less established and is a newer effort.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- 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 below.