Boston University Clinical HIV/AIDS Research Training (BU-CHART) Program will provide postgraduate training to physicians that will enhance their ability to design and carry out ethical human HIV/AIDS research among disadvantaged populations. The BU-CHART Program, a collaborative effort between the Boston University Medical Center (BUMC) Schools of Public Health and Medicine, will provide training in clinical trials and epidemiologic research in HIV/AIDS with particular focus on the ethical issues of research in disadvantaged populations. Boston University Medical Center serves a population of HIV-infected persons that is largely minority and has high rates of substance abuse; BUMC has an internationally recognized health law department that has been in the forefront of analysis of ethical issues in HIV/AIDS research and a nationally recognized group of substance abuse researchers. BUMC has both adult and pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Units that are part of the national AIDS Clinical Trials Groups (ACTG) and a substantial number of R01 and other funded studies to provide clinical research opportunities for BU-CHART trainees. The program will enroll two fellows per year in a structured program of mentored clinical research leading to the M.Sc. Degree. Trainees will participate in the didactic clinical research curriculum and a clinical research seminar series, both developed at BUMC through a K30 award. They will also help design, conduct and analyze a clinical research project under the guidance of a mentor chosen from our experienced faculty. A working knowledge of trial design issues, IRB considerations and the preparation of proposals/manuscripts will be provided by the BU-CHART Program. This will prepare trainees for success in future independent clinical research careers.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32AI052074-04
Application #
7079371
Study Section
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research Review Committee (AIDS)
Program Officer
Sharma, Opendra K
Project Start
2003-08-01
Project End
2008-05-31
Budget Start
2006-06-01
Budget End
2007-05-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$272,175
Indirect Cost
Name
Boston University
Department
Public Health & Prev Medicine
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
604483045
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02118
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