Lara Lewis (Statistician at Caprisa - Center for the Aids Programme of Research in SouthAfrica)

will give a presentation on

Statistical analyses of clinical trials in the HIV field in Africa

Abstract:

The Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research – “CAPRISA” – is a research organisation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, conducting high-impact globally relevant and locally responsive research on HIV, TB and SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment. In this presentation, we will cover the findings and impact of HIV research conducted by CAPRISA since its founding in 2002, focusing on randomized clinical trials and other studies designed with the objective of understanding high HIV incidence in young African women. The presentation will cover the various study designs and statistical analysis approaches used in the conduct of this research, and outline some of the challenges faced in analysis as well as implementation.

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