Abstract
The CIHR canadian HIV trials network mandate includes strengthening capacity to conduct and apply clinical research through training and mentoring initiatives of HIV researchers by building strong networks and partnerships on the African continent. At the17th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA), the CTN facilitated a two-day workshop to address ethical issues in the conduct of HIV research, and career enhancing strategies for young African HIV researchers. Conference attendees were allowed to attend whichever session was of interest to them. We report on the topics covered, readings shared and participants’ evaluation of the workshop. The scientific aspects of ethical research in HIV and career enhancement strategies are relevant issues to conference attendees.
Highlights
The CTN is a Canada-wide partnership of researchers, caregivers, governments, health advocates, the innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, and people living with HIV who are committed to developing treatments, preventions and a cure for HIV and related health conditions, through the conduct of scientifically sound and ethical trials
We offered career enhancement strategies based on experience gathered in the CTN international postdoctoral fellowship programme
Objectives : at the end of the course the participants were expected to be able to: 1) Understand the role of the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network and its experience in conducting ethically sound HIV research; 2) Understand the importance of scientific validity in ethical research; 3) Understand the importance of capacity building for the conduct of ethically sound HIV research ; 4) Acquire knowledge as to ways in which they can enhance their research careers ; 5) Describe community involvement in ethical HIV research
Summary
The CTN is a Canada-wide partnership of researchers, caregivers, governments, health advocates, the innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, and people living with HIV who are committed to developing treatments, preventions and a cure for HIV and related health conditions, through the conduct of scientifically sound and ethical trials. The overarching goal of the CTN International Postdoctoral Fellowship programme is to build mentee skills and capacity to conduct HIV clinical research.
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