TB/HIV Research Priorities Christy Hanson, PhD, MPH
PATH Core Competencies and Research Priorities 1.Need for speed: monitor & evaluate innovations ~ OR Build the evidence-base Measuring progress toward MDGs 2.Health system response Define barriers to TB/HIV activities: policy, finance, socio-economic Understand and stimulate demand Interaction with health systems Define and reduce stigma Social determinants of adherence Identify and improve referral networks Role of new cadres of HWs? Pharmacy Non-health NGOs Enhance equity & target poor Strengthening health systems Private sector involvement in public health Behavior change Technology development and transfer
PATH Core Competencies and Research Priorities Strengthening health systems Private sector involvement in public health Behavior change Technology development and transfer 1.Diagnostics New rapid tests for TB & HIV 2.Nutrition and TB/HIV Improve drug bioavailability Reduce drug toxicity Food as incentive for compliance Target poor Fortified Rice (Ultra-Rice)