Improving prevention and care for HIV-related cancers in East Africa
United States-East Africa HIV-Associated Malignancy Research Center (USEAHAMRC) for Career Development and the Prevention, Early Detection and Efficient Linkage to Care for Virus-related Cancers
This study is working to improve the fight against HIV-related cancers like cervical cancer and Kaposi’s sarcoma in East Africa by bringing together researchers from the U.S. and East Africa to share knowledge, train local scientists, and find better ways to prevent and treat these diseases.
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 ID | NIH-10866357 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the challenges faced in East Africa regarding HIV-associated cancers, particularly cervical cancer and Kaposi’s sarcoma. It aims to establish a collaborative network between U.S. and East African institutions to enhance career development for local researchers and improve strategies for prevention, early detection, and care linkage for these malignancies. The project will involve training emerging African principal investigators and conducting innovative research to tackle the high mortality rates associated with these cancers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in East Africa, particularly those at risk for cervical cancer and Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Not a fit: Patients outside of East Africa or those without HIV may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve early detection and treatment outcomes for patients with HIV-related cancers in East Africa.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in establishing collaborative networks for cancer prevention and care in resource-limited settings, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Jeffrey N — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Martin, Jeffrey N
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.