Award
NIH Reporter #5K43TW012846-02
Pericoronary Adipose Tissue, Inflammation, and Subclinical Coronary Artery Disease in People with HIV in Uganda
Recipient
Mbarara University/Science/Technology
Award Amount
$99,470.00
Ceiling
$99,470.00
Awarded
September 07, 2025
Identifier
5K43TW012846-02
NIH awarded a grant to study the relationship between pericoronary adipose tissue, inflammation, and subclinical coronary artery disease in people with HIV in Uganda using advanced imaging and machine learning.
Description
This project aims to leverage data from NIH-supported cohorts in Uganda to study the relationship between pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT), inflammation, and subclinical coronary artery disease (CAD) in people with HIV (PWH). It involves advanced imaging techniques, radiomics, and machine learning to develop scalable biomarkers for early detection and risk prediction, with implications for both regional and global cardiovascular health strategies.