Training and support for HIV/AIDS researchers in Vietnam and Thailand
Official title: Cutting-edge, Customized, and Comprehensive (CCC) HIV capacity building for Vietnam and Thailand
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11054616 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping junior and mid-career faculty and researchers in Vietnam and Thailand become better equipped to tackle HIV/AIDS by providing them with training and support, so they can lead important health projects in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $302,208 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW012489-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054616 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are junior to mid-career faculty and researchers in Vietnam and Thailand focused on HIV/AIDS and public health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research roles related to HIV/AIDS may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing continuous training and career support to junior and mid-career faculty and researchers in Vietnam and Thailand, aiming to enhance their capabilities in HIV/AIDS control. The program will involve customized capacity building through mentorship and research development, enabling participants to become leaders in their field. The initiative will leverage existing infrastructures and collaborations at UCLA to ensure effective training and support. Participants will learn to develop research agendas and apply for independent funding, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes in Southeast Asia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly strengthen the capacity of local researchers to combat HIV/AIDS in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar capacity-building initiatives have shown success in enhancing local research capabilities and improving health outcomes in various regions.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Sung-Jae — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Lee, Sung-Jae
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.