Award
NIH Reporter #3K23AI152930-05S1
Understanding HIV's impact on RR/MDR-TB development and transmission through genomics
Recipient
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
Award Amount
$20,698.00
Ceiling
$20,698.00
Awarded
September 26, 2025
Identifier
3K23AI152930-05S1
A research project funded by NIAID to study how HIV affects the development and spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis using genomic data, aiming to inform interventions to reduce infection risk and improve outcomes.
Description
This project aims to characterize the impact of HIV on the development and transmission of rifampin-resistant/multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (RR/MDR-TB) in South Africa. It involves integrating epidemiologic, clinical, and genomic data to understand transmission dynamics and resistance evolution.