Training Zambian scientists to improve HIV epidemic control
Official title: Zambia Education Network for Implementation Science Training in Health (ZENITH)
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11058486 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Zambian scientists learn new skills to better fight HIV in their country, by training them in important research methods and statistics through a partnership with a university in the U.S.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $295,116 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW012493-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058486 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Zambian students and health professionals interested in gaining expertise in implementation science related to HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the educational or training aspects of this program may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capacity of Zambian scientists in implementation science to effectively address the HIV epidemic in the country. Through a partnership between the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia and the University of Maryland Baltimore, the program will train students in various aspects of implementation science, including research methods and biostatistics. Participants will engage in intensive courses and pursue advanced degrees to develop skills necessary for tackling key health challenges in their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for controlling the HIV epidemic in Zambia, ultimately benefiting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other regions have shown success in building local capacity to address public health challenges, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Claassen, Cassidy W. — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Claassen, Cassidy W.
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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.