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Check out what's going on with EN-RTP's Trainees and how they are impacting their respective communities, sharing their research, insights and connecting with the EN-RTP community.

Weitzmann and Umeizudike Receive R01 Grant

Neale Weitzmann, PhD, Professor of Medicine, EN-RTP Mentor, and Kehinde Umeizudike, BDS, MPH, Associate Professor of Periodontology, Former EN-RTP Trainee, have received an NIH R01 grant. Drs. Wetizmann and Umeizudike's grant is titled, "Intersection of Periodontitis with HIV-Antiretroviral Therapy-Induced Immune Reconstitution Bone Loss, on Alveolar Bone and Tooth Loss, in People Living with HIV". This study will explore the oral impacts of people living with HIV who are taking antiretroviral therapy. This study builds upon previous work that the HIV virus and it's treatment contribute to different measurements of bone loss over time.

EN-RTP Hosts 2024 Summer Workshop in Nigeria

EN-RTP hosts its annual Summer Workshop, welcoming Nigeria-based administration, mentors, and cohort 4 trainees for a series of presentations on various professional development topics research administation and management. Nigerian trainees of the Vanderbilt-Nigeria Building Research Capacity in HIV and Non-communicable Diseases were also in attendance.

DECEMBER 5-7, 2023 4th Annual EN-RTP Orientation Meeting

EN-RTP leadership hosted it's 5th Annual Orientation Meeting in Lagos, Nigeria. In attendance were local and international leadership, mentors, and cohort 3 and 4 trainees. Cohort 3 trainees were awarded Certificates of Completion for their successful completion of the program nad cohort 4 trainees were given an opportunity to present their research progress and respective successes to date. Additionally, presentations were given on good practice presentation techniques, grant writing, mentorship, the professional use of social media, panel discussions, and more!

Special Announcement Dr. Akinsolu Accepted into FIMP

The Fogarty International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (Fogarty-IeDEA) Mentorship Proagm (FIMP) is an additional training opportunity open to EN-RTP's current and former trainees. FIMP was designed to create training opportunities for IeDEA programs located in low- and middle-income countries. It expounds on the development of trainees' research skillset, building upon the HIV research infrastructure of IeDEA.

Dr. Folahanmi T. Akinsolu, former EN-RTP trainee and current mentor, has been selected to join the 2024-2025 class of FIMP trainees.

Congratulations, Dr. Akinsolu!

Dr. Azuka Patrick Okwuraiwe Presents at Science Seminar Series

On November 17, 2023, Dr. Azuka Patrick Okwuraiwe presented virtually at the Atlanta Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS)/Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) Combined Cohort Study Science Seminar Series. On a quarterly basis, the investigative team of the Atlanta MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study hosts it's science seminar series, inviting guest researchers with the focus of HIV to share their research insights. Dr. Okwuraiwe's presentation was titled, “Interaction Between Antiretroviral Therapy and Female Sex Hormones in Women Living with HIV in Nigeria: Implication in Menopause and Aging".

NIH Fogarty International Center Hosts Networking Event for D43 and K Trainees

On October 2, 2023, the NIH Fogarty International Center (FIC) hosted it's, "FIC [HIV Research Training] HIVRT D43 Trainees and K Grantees Network Meeting". The purpose of this virtual meeting is to allow trainees and grantees to present their ongoing research as well as network amongst their peers, relevant stakeholders, and potential collaborators.

Two EN-RTP Trainees in attendance, Drs. Kehinde Umeizudike and Oluseye Ajayi, had the opportunity to present their respective research in progress during the meeting. Specifically, Dr. Umeizudike presented, "Predictors of Peridontitis Among Women Living with HIV Infection in Lagos Nigeria". Additionally, Dr. Ajayi presented, "Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction Function and Correlates Among People With and Without HIV in Plateau State Nigeria".

NIMR Hosts Training for Cohort 4 EN-RTP Trainees

On September 27, 2023, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) hosted a training titled, "Responsible Conduct of Research and Ethics Training Course" for EN-RTP's Cohort 4 Trainees. This training is designed to meet the requirements outlined by the NIH to promote and encourage the practice of ethical and responsibly conducted science. EN-RTP's programmatic focus is on research involving persons infected and/or impacted by HIV, a vulnerable population, making this training of the upmost importance for our early-career investigators preparing for independent investigatory careers.