Training healthcare professionals in HIV care in Kenya
Official title: Training in HIV Implementation Science and Dissemination in Kenya
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11061118 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping healthcare workers in Kenya learn more about HIV care and prevention, so they can provide better support to people living with HIV, and it offers hands-on training and research opportunities to make a real difference in local healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $299,979 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW012496-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061118 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals and students in Kenya who are involved in HIV care and prevention efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Kenya or those not involved in HIV care and prevention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on building research capacity in HIV Implementation Science and Dissemination in Kenya. It aims to enhance educational infrastructure and training for healthcare professionals, including master's and doctoral students, to improve HIV care and prevention. By fostering collaboration between academic institutions and county health teams, the program seeks to create sustainable solutions for HIV management in the region. Participants will engage in hands-on training and research opportunities that directly impact local healthcare practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV care and prevention strategies in Kenya, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs in HIV care have shown success in enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes in various regions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wools-Kaloustian, Kara Kay — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Wools-Kaloustian, Kara Kay
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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.