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[HIV/AIDS competence network research group presents first results]
N H Brockmeyer1, G Reimann, V Zylka-Menhorn
1Sprecher des Kompetenznetz HIV/AIDS, Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. n.brockmeyer@derma.de
Der Internist
|March 5, 2004
Summary
Germany
Area of Science:
- Clinical research
- HIV/AIDS research
- Epidemiology
Background:
- German clinical HIV research lags internationally.
- Lack of nationwide patient studies and cohort systems hinders progress.
- Existing research infrastructure is fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish a nationwide research alliance for HIV/AIDS.
- Create a national patient cohort system.
- Enhance clinical HIV research capacity in Germany.
Main Methods:
- Formation of the competence network HIV/AIDS.
- Integration of 20 research projects.
- Development of a nationwide patient cohort.
Main Results:
- The competence network HIV/AIDS is operational.
- A national patient cohort is being established.
- Visible improvements in research structure are emerging.
Conclusions:
- The competence network addresses critical gaps in German HIV research.
- The national patient cohort will facilitate future clinical studies.
- The new structure shows early signs of success.