Johns Hopkins–India network to advance HIV and TB care
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore India Clinical Trail Unit (JHUBI CTU)
This effort brings Johns Hopkins together with clinics in Pune and Chennai to run studies aimed at improving prevention, treatment, and care for people with HIV and TB.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11231718 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this project links three large clinics — one in Baltimore and two in India — to coordinate clinical studies and shared care for people affected by HIV and tuberculosis. The sites will enroll adults and children, share staff and laboratory capacity, and run treatment, prevention, and observational studies. By combining experience across locations the network supports larger, faster trials and better monitoring of outcomes. The collaboration also strengthens local healthcare and research infrastructure to keep improving care over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people living with HIV or tuberculosis, including adults and children, who can attend clinics in Baltimore, Pune, or Chennai or affiliated partner sites.
Not a fit: People without HIV or TB or those who live far from the participating clinics and cannot travel are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the network could speed development of better HIV and TB prevention and treatment options and broaden access to improved care in both the U.S. and India.
How similar studies have performed: Large clinical trial networks like ACTG have previously produced major advances in HIV care, although specific projects within this network may be novel.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gupta, Amita — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Gupta, Amita
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.