# NIH Reporter #3R01NS086312-13S1

Improving Diagnostics and Neurocognitive Outcomes in HIV/AIDS-related Meningitis

**Recipient:** University of Minnesota

**Award Amount:** $332,546.00
**Ceiling:** $332,546.00

**Awarded:** September 17, 2026

**Identifier:** 3R01NS086312-13S1

Award for research on improving diagnostics and neurocognitive outcomes in HIV/AIDS-related meningitis, including epidemiology, diagnostic validation, and clinical trials for antifungal drugs in Africa.

### Description

This project focuses on defining the epidemiology, validating diagnostic tests, and conducting clinical trials for antifungal drugs to treat fungal meningitis in Africa, particularly among HIV-positive populations. It involves a prospective cohort study, diagnostic validation, and a phase II clinical trial.

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