Anis, Aslam H

Purpose

Develop and implement a strategic, outcome-oriented clinical trials research agenda to ensure alignment with current and emerging priorities in HIV, hepatitis C and/or other STBBIs and related health conditions; Sustain a high quality national infrastructure (including methodological expertise, data management and analysis, research support staff and regulatory expertise) to enable Canadian researchers to collaboratively and efficiently conduct innovative and excellent clinical trials and related research across Canada and internationally; Accelerate the translation and uptake of new knowledge into clinical applications and guidelines for patient care to support the adoption of best practices by clinicians, caregivers and patients; Engage stakeholders and partners (including people living with HIV, hepatitis C and/or other STBBIs; community organizations; Indigenous peoples; clinicians; policy makers; and relevant national networks) in CTN activities and governance committees to ensure their active and meaningful involvement; Strengthen Canadian research capacity to conduct and apply clinical research through training and mentoring initiatives; and Strengthen the networking and partnership strategies and secure additional funding to maximize the impact and outcomes of the Network and work toward sustainability.