Training future leaders in HIV-related cancer research
Developmental and Mentoring Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10891540
This study is creating a mentoring program to help new researchers in Africa learn how to conduct important studies on cancers related to HIV, so they can improve cancer research and outcomes in their communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10891540 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mentoring program to train early-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, to conduct impactful studies on HIV-associated cancers. The program will provide mentorship in research design, manuscript writing, and grant development, aiming to enhance the skills of at least nine investigators. Additionally, it will support promising researchers with mentored grants to facilitate hypothesis-driven research projects. By strengthening the research infrastructure, the initiative aims to improve cancer research outcomes in regions heavily affected by HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-career researchers and medical professionals in Africa and the U.S. focusing on HIV-associated malignancies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a professional interest in HIV-related cancers may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the capacity for HIV-related cancer research in low-resource settings, leading to better prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in similar contexts have shown success in building research capacity and improving health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOSSEINIPOUR, MINA CHRISTINE — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: HOSSEINIPOUR, MINA CHRISTINE
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.
Conditions: AIDS associated cancer, AIDS related cancer, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus