Improving patient care and research training for tuberculosis and HIV
Official title: Mentoring Multidisciplinary Patient-Oriented Research in TB, HIV, and Global Health
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11085975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, with the goal of improving care for patients like you, while also helping new researchers learn how to make a difference in this area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | June 23, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $195,347 |
| NIH project number | 5K24AI165099-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11085975 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are at risk for or currently affected by tuberculosis, especially drug-resistant strains.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or tuberculosis may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient-oriented research (POR) related to tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, particularly in understanding drug-resistant TB and its co-infection with HIV. Led by Dr. Nippie Sarita Shah, the project aims to develop advanced methods for studying TB transmission and create a structured mentoring program for the next generation of researchers. By integrating research findings into public health policy and patient care, the project seeks to improve outcomes for patients affected by these diseases. The initiative also emphasizes training and mentorship for emerging scientists in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for patients suffering from TB and HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in patient-oriented approaches to TB and HIV, indicating that this methodology is promising and builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Nippie Sarita — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Shah, Nippie Sarita
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.