Training bioethicists in Tanzania to address ethical healthcare challenges
Educating and Developing Bioethicists in Tanzania (ENGAGE)
This study is all about training experts in bioethics in Tanzania to help make better healthcare decisions, especially for people affected by HIV and the coronavirus, so that everyone gets the right care and understands their choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11036401 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing bioethics scholars in Tanzania to tackle pressing ethical issues in healthcare, especially in the context of HIV and the recent coronavirus pandemic. It aims to educate and train doctoral-level bioethicists who can address ethical decision-making in clinical care and research, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive appropriate informed consent and care. The program builds on a successful collaboration between Muhimbili University and prominent U.S. institutions, enhancing the capacity for ethical scholarship in low and middle-income countries. Through this initiative, the project seeks to create a sustainable framework for bioethics education and practice in Tanzania.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals and scholars in Tanzania who are involved in clinical care and research ethics.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Tanzania or those not engaged in healthcare or bioethics education may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved ethical standards in healthcare and clinical research in Tanzania, ultimately benefiting patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborations in bioethics training have shown success in enhancing ethical practices in healthcare settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ulrich, Connie Marie — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Ulrich, Connie Marie
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.