CAPT Network News
Finding the Keys to Help the Immune System Protect Itself from HIV
With its world-class laboratories, excellent infrastructure and state of the art equipment, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa stands out in the field of immunology. “The unit also has a critical mass of researchers, which strengthens its capacity to conduct clinical and experiential research,” says Dr. Clive Gray, Chief Specialist Scientist and Head of HIV Immunology, AIDS Research Unit, NICD. The HIV Research Unit is the largest unit at the NICD.
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Additional CAPT Network Fellowship and Mentorships Awarded
The CAPT Network has awarded an additional fellowship and seven new mentorships for the 2008-2009 year. These awards will provide recipients with valuable work learning experience under the guidance of an experienced mentor, furthering the CAPT Network’s vision of strengthening research capacity in eastern and southern Africa.
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Community Engagement Consultation in January, TASO and CAPT Network to Host
TASO and CAPT Network are working together to host a Community Engagement Consultation on January 23, 2009. The Consultation will assess current sites' capacity for community participation in research and explore best practices for building alliances with affected communities.
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CAPT Network Welcomes Moses Ngolobe, Poonam Sharma
CAPT Network is pleased to introduce new staff members Moses Ngolobe and Poonam Sharma.
Moses takes over for Martha Naluwooza as CAPT Network coordinator, TASO Jinja.
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Update on DISCO Cohort Study
The DISCO study protocol, sexual health questionnaire, case report forms and informed consent documents are being finalized and will be circulated to sites for REB/IRB approval in October or November 2008.
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