Strengthening laboratory capacity for HIV vaccine clinical trials and epidemiological studies in Eastern and Southern Africa [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]

• Published in: F1000 research Vol. 11; p. 72
• Main Authors: Farah, Bashir, Maraka, Moureen, Mshai, Mercy, Chetty, Paramesh, Murungi, Linda, Ochiel, Daniel, Gilmour, Jill
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Clinical; GCLP; Strengthening; Accreditation; Capacity

Background: Conducting successful HIV vaccine clinical trials in resource-limited settings is hampered by lack of adequate laboratory capacity at trial sites, poor infrastructure, lack of well-trained technical personnel, and inadequate laboratory quality management Systems. We describe our approach...