Development of a Multiplex Quantitative PCR Assay for HIV and Hepatitis B Virus, for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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Funding Fogarty Program
Emerging Global Leader
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Development of a Multiplex Quantitative PCR Assay for HIV and Hepatitis B Virus, for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Principal Institution
University of Sciences, Tech and Tech of Bamako
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Fofana, Djeneba Bocar
Project Contact Information
Email:
djesfof@gmail.com
Year(s) Awarded
2021–2026
Country
Mali
Project Description
This project seeks to develop a real-time test that can detect both HIV and Hepatitis B infection with a single test. The test will be able to detect types of HIV and Hepatitis B viruses that are unique to Mali and West Africa. The test will also be adapted to the low resources, limited equipment, supplies, and technicians in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) such as Mali. This project aims to become a leader in the development of tests to diagnose and monitor infections but are adapted for use in LMICs.
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