Training new researchers to tackle global health challenges
Official title: GHES - ODP - Katabaro
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11138179 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new researchers and professionals learn how to tackle important health challenges, especially in underserved communities, by focusing on issues like HIV/AIDS and working together with top universities like Yale and Stanford.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW010540-08S8 |
| Project ID | NIH-11138179 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals living in informal settlements or those affected by health inequities related to HIV/AIDS.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not living in informal settlements or those not affected by the health issues being addressed may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to train a new generation of researchers, educators, and professionals to address pressing global health issues, particularly those arising from inequities in informal settlements. By leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, the program focuses on various health topics, including HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, through collaboration among leading institutions like Yale and Stanford. Participants will engage in comprehensive training that prepares them to conduct impactful research in diverse global contexts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes in underserved communities by developing effective interventions for diseases like HIV/AIDS.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives focused on global health equity have shown promise in improving health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ko, Albert Icksang — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ko, Albert Icksang
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.