Johns Hopkins University · BiologyGlobal Health and Infectious Diseases Lab
Sharon A Nachman · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Sharon A Nachman's lab at Johns Hopkins University focuses on improving health outcomes for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women affected by HIV and tuberculosis. The lab conducts research through the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network, exploring safe, effective treatments and strategies to combat HIV and TB in vulnerable populations. Their efforts aim to establish better health interventions and inform public health policies that can help eliminate these epidemics.
HIVtuberculosisclinical trialspregnant womeninfantsadolescentsanti-retroviral therapyglobal healthcommunity engagement
Research Aims
4AIM 01Advance antiretroviral treatment for HIV in pregnant and postpartum women to enhance maternal and child outcomes.
AIM 02Evaluate the potential for ART-free remission of HIV in infants, children, and adolescents.
AIM 03Explore novel prevention and treatment strategies for tuberculosis in populations affected by HIV.
AIM 04Assess effective methods for managing complications and co-infections related to HIV in vulnerable groups.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial designpatient recruitmentdata collection and managementpharmacokinetic studiessocio-behavioral research methodscommunity collaborationdrug efficacy testingtherapeutic intervention strategiesdisease prevention strategies
Output against the department
Publications224top 28% of dept.286th of 1,033
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most publishedleast published
Citations8.5ktop 45% of dept.463rd of 1,033
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