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Advanced Training in Community Based Research; training in Bio-informatics, Drug Resistance and Pathogenesis

Award Number: D43TW011326
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/22/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2025

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Advanced Training in Community Based Research; training in Bio-informatics, Drug Resistance and Pathogenesis - ABSTRACT: Advanced training in Community Based HIV Research In Zimbabwe with one of the highest HIV burdens in the world, data and samples collected in community based research can contribute valuable information to improve prevention and care. Building new skills and capacity for molecular epidemiology and genomics focuses on the best use of these resources. Training in the interdisciplinary continuum of basic lab research skills, bioinformatics, modeling and data science for relevant, ethical research will address Zimbabwe's National and NIH/Fogarty goals. We propose a 3- pronged approach: To develop research skills: We will conduct short course training for students and post-graduates to develop the skills underpinning contemporary community based research, to design innovative studies integrating geolocation, epidemiologic and molecular research methods to interpret data on HIV transmission and prevention. We propose to introduce and promote the use of bioinformatics, to develop skills in phylogenetic, host and viral genetics that can be applied to address the ongoing epidemic. To promote research at doctoral level: We request support for 5 PhD students, from biologic, social science or medical disciplines. Students registered with universities in Zimbabwe will identify suitable projects and mentors to conduct HIV research relevant to Drug resistance, Genomics and Pathogenesis of HIV in community based studies. Support will include payment of fees and a modest stipend; academic supervision and mentoring from local and/or international experts will be compensated to ensure interdisciplinary scientific development and quality of postgraduate outcomes. To develop future research leadership. This can be achieved by supporting postdoctoral fellows to conduct research in a mentored environment to develop research management, mentoring and grant writing skills to sustain their research career. The position of “Postdoctoral Fellow” is uncommon in African academic circles. As a research institution, the BRTI will permit Postdoctoral fellows to focus on developing leadership skills, implementing and analyzing ongoing projects. Fellows will design and manage their own projects and research teams, interpret data, articulate and present findings to peers under the guidance of mentors and complete applications for a research grant during their tenure. This 3-pronged approach will effectively build advanced health research capacity filling critical gaps in current HIV research in Zimbabwe. The activities and training will be directed towards combining new scientific methods to address the public health priorities of key populations: children, adolescents and young women, in community settings. The evaluation strategies will include formative and summative evidence of activity and output. Outcome assessment will encompass through evaluations of student and fellow achievements, presentations and publications, and their impact on policy and stakeholders.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2024	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE	10 SEAGRAVE ROAD AVONDALE	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	5	2/20/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $276,837 )
2024	2024	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE	10 SEAGRAVE ROAD AVONDALE	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	001	5	4/5/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2024	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE	10 SEAGRAVE ROAD AVONDALE	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	5	12/18/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$276,837
														Subtotal = $276,837

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $317,518 )
2023	2023	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	4	12/22/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$317,518
														Subtotal = $317,518

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $386,933 )
2022	2022	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	3	12/24/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$311,933
2022	2022	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	002	3	8/25/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$75,000
2022	2022	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	001	3	1/4/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $386,933

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $317,145 )
2021	2021	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	001	2	3/25/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$317,145
2021	2020	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	1	11/23/2020	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $317,145

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $276,283 )
2020	2020	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE		7784		ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	1	4/20/2020	NEW	$276,283
2020	2020	BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE	CAUSEWAY	HARARE		7784		ZWE	International Research and Research Training	001	1	5/12/2020	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $276,283

Grand Total All Awards = $1,574,716

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Advanced Training in Community Based Research; training in Bio-informatics, Drug Resistance and Pathogenesis

Award Number: D43TW011326

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/22/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2025

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