Kaposi Sarcoma in Africa: ART Era Research Network
Official title: Kaposi Sarcoma in the Era of ART in Africa Program (KEAAP)
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11535230 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A collaborative program in Africa and the United States will study Kaposi sarcoma in people living with HIV on ART to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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) | $261,891 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA277846-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535230 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia and Tanzania, especially those with suspected or diagnosed Kaposi sarcoma and those receiving ART.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without KS or HIV who are not connected to participating sites may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant creates a regional research network across Zambia, Tanzania, and the United States to address gaps in Kaposi sarcoma care during ART. It will build core facilities, support KS research projects, and train the next generation of researchers in LMICs and the U.S. The work includes studying how KS develops and responds to ART, as well as collecting longitudinal samples to understand immune responses and viral reservoirs. By linking hospitals and research centers, the program aims to translate findings into better diagnostics and management for people with HIV who are at risk for KS.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience earlier KS detection, more effective treatment options, and improved outcomes in Africa where KS remains common.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations have advanced KS understanding in Africa, and this program builds on those foundations with a broader, organized network.
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.