Abstract #397  -  Building capacity for HIV/AIDS prevention trials in Africa: Strategies for meeting a multi-dimensional challenge
Authors:   Presenting Author:   Dr, Robert Geneau - Global Health Research Initiative
Additional Authors:  Dr.  Rosemary Musonda,
Aim: Health research capacity strengthening (RCS) is recognized as a major unmet need in Africa. Despite a growing number of RCS activities and programs we still know very little about the impact of these efforts in Africa and in low and middle income countries in general. During this satellite session, a mix of junior and senior African and Canadian investigators involved in activities supported by the Botswana Harvard Partnership and the Global Health Research Initiative will share their experiences about building capacity for HIV/AIDS prevention trials in Africa. The discussions will highlight the need 1) to combine capacity building strategies both at the individual institutional levels and 2) to strengthen a range of skills and knowledge that includes epidemiology, community and stakeholder engagement, research management, research ethics and grant writing.
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