Training in Clinical Research: Minimizing HIV Infection of the Blood Supply in Resource-Limited Countries
Training in Clinical Research: Minimizing HIV Infection of the Blood Supply in Resource-Limited Countries
Abstract
In North America and Europe, research in epidemiology contributes to maintaining high levels of blood safety from HIV and other transfusion-transmitted infectious diseases (TTIs), but such research is less developed in low/moderate income countries. We developed a 2-week, in-country research training to review current topics in transfusion medicine research and provide practical training in clinical research methods. The 2-week course is intended for professionals already working in blood transfusion who wish to pursue clinical research.