Kaposi Sarcoma care and research in Africa during ART era
Official title: Kaposi Sarcoma in the Era of ART in Africa Program (KEAAP)
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11535231 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A collaborative program to better understand and improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Kaposi sarcoma for people living with HIV in Zambia and Tanzania.
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $297,813 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277846-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535231 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV in Zambia and Tanzania at risk for or diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without KS or without access to ART-era care settings may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds a network between African cancer centers and a U.S. partner to fill gaps in KS care, from early detection to treatment outcomes, while studying how ART changes KS. It will establish three core facilities, fund two KS research projects led by trained fellows, and train the next generation of researchers in-country and abroad. By using longitudinal patient samples and real-world clinical data, the program aims to improve how KS is detected, staged, and managed in the ART era. The work is designed to benefit patients through better guidelines, resources, and research-informed care in LMIC settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see earlier KS detection, improved treatment strategies, and better outcomes in HIV-associated KS in Africa.
How similar studies have gone: This program builds on prior collaborations and aims to expand proven approaches with sustained, in-country expertise and longitudinal data.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wood, Charles — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Wood, Charles
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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.