Kaposi sarcoma clinical and research hub for people living with HIV
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This program brings hospitals and researchers in the U.S., Zambia, and Tanzania together to improve diagnosis, care, and research on Kaposi sarcoma for people living with HIV.
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 ID | NIH-11415852 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Partner hospitals in New Orleans, Zambia, and Tanzania will integrate Kaposi sarcoma (KS) diagnosis and care into existing HIV clinic networks, train local clinicians, and coordinate research. The program will collect blood and tissue samples and use immune and metabolomic tests to look for markers tied to KS stage and treatment response. Researchers will map where Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) hides in body tissues of people with HIV to learn how viral reactivation leads to KS. Clinical tracking, laboratory assays, and shared data across sites will guide future ways to prevent or better treat KS.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people living with HIV who have Kaposi sarcoma or are at increased risk for KS and who receive care at the partner hospitals or affiliated HIV clinics in Zambia, Tanzania, or New Orleans.
Not a fit: People without HIV, those with unrelated cancers, or patients who are not served by the partner sites are unlikely to directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help diagnose KS earlier, guide better treatments, and point to ways to stop the virus from reactivating and causing new KS cases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborations among these groups have improved KS care and biomarker research in the region, while efforts to define and target KSHV tissue reservoirs remain relatively new.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Lsu Health Sciences Center — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wood, Charles — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Wood, Charles
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.