Improving resource allocation to reduce HIV incidence in Miami Dade County
Miami Dade County ASsessment of Phylogenetics to Improve Resource Equity: MD ASPIRE
This study is looking to improve how health resources are used to lower HIV rates in places like Miami Dade County by figuring out where the highest transmission is happening, so that help can be better directed to those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088141 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of public health resources aimed at reducing HIV incidence in high-burden areas like Miami Dade County. By utilizing advanced phylodynamic methods and economic modeling, the project seeks to identify populations with the highest rates of HIV transmission and optimize the allocation of resources accordingly. The study will analyze coded and de-identified HIV surveillance data to inform decision-making and improve health outcomes for affected communities. Patients may benefit from targeted interventions that are more effectively distributed based on local data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in high-burden areas of Miami Dade County who are at risk for or affected by HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residing in Miami Dade County or who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in new HIV infections and improved health outcomes for at-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar phylodynamic approaches can effectively identify transmission clusters, although linking these interventions to reduced incidence remains a challenge.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Little, Susan Janet — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Little, Susan Janet
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.