Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 5K23AI186597-02
The relationship between HIV exposure, contact networks, and TB in children under 5 years old
Recipient
Boston Medical Center
Award Amount
$190,512.00
Ceiling
$190,512.00
Awarded
August 28, 2025
Identifier
5K23AI186597-02
This NIH grant supports research on how HIV exposure and contact networks affect tuberculosis in children under five, using social network analysis and ethnographic methods in high-burden settings.
Description
The project focuses on the relationship between HIV exposure, contact networks, and TB in children under 5. The project involves social network analysis, ethnography, and longitudinal studies in high HIV/TB burden settings. Mentorship is provided by Dr. Karen Jacobson and Dr. Graeme Hoddinott.