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[HIV/AIDS Competence Network. An example for research networking in Germany].
N H Brockmeyer1, G Reimann, V Zylka-Menhorn
1Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. n.brockmeyer@derma.de
Der Internist
|October 22, 2003
Summary
Germany is establishing a nationwide HIV/AIDS competence network to boost clinical research. This initiative creates a national patient cohort and infrastructure to improve international visibility for German HIV research.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Germany offers high-quality HIV care via specialized facilities and physicians.
- Despite advanced basic research, clinical HIV research in Germany lacks international recognition.
- Deficits stem from limited nationwide clinical studies and the absence of a national patient cohort system.
Purpose:
- To establish a comprehensive, nationwide research alliance for HIV/AIDS.
- To overcome the shortcomings in German clinical HIV research.
- To create a foundation for robust, collaborative clinical studies.
Summary:
- The competence network HIV/AIDS links an established patient cohort to 13 research projects.
- A telematics platform will support essential communication and data exchange infrastructure.
- Service facilities will foster information exchange among centers and stakeholders.
Impact:
- Enhance the quality and scope of clinical HIV research in Germany.
- Improve Germany's standing in international HIV/AIDS research.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer among healthcare providers, patients, and policymakers.