The HAI’s China Project is a multi-faceted collaboration dedicated to curbing the epidemic and mitigating its impact in China.
The China Project began with joint laboratory research and vaccine development being conducted in concert with the Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Beijing and the Nankai University Vaccine Laboratory, Tianjin, where HAI researcher Yichen Lu serves as Director.
At program offices in Boston and Tianjin, China Project staff work to identify and move forward promising initiatives, partnering with a variety of organizations already working in China.
Accomplishments to date:
- November 2001: Lecture Series
At the invitation of the Government of China and the US Department of State, Dr. Yichen Lu, Principal Research Scientist at HAI, embarked on a six city tour of China that included HIV-related lecturers, meetings, and consultations with university researchers, students, public health officials, and local news media.
- April 4, 2002: 1st Clinician Videoconference
The China Project hosted the first in a series of video conferences in collaboration with the United States General Consulate in Shanghai to facilitate the exchange of expertise and experience between Chinese clinicians treating persons living with HIV and AIDS and care experts at Harvard University.
- May 2002: Jiangsu Province Field Report
Researchers working on behalf of the China Project completed an in-depth report and evaluation of the AIDS response system in China’s Jiangsu province. Information for the report was provided by staff of the Jiangsu Provincial CDC. This document will be used as part of future collaborations with the Chinese government and provides suggestions to help Jiangsu public health officials improve and expand their efforts.
For more information, contact Chris Chanyasulkit at cchanyas@hsph.harvard.edu.
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