The Chinese National Center for AIDS/STD Prevention and Control: Laboratory focus
The Chinese National Center for AIDS/STD Prevention and Control (NCAIDS) was established in July 1998 as part of the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine (CAPM). On January 23rd, 2002 the CAPM was restructured and named the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention of which NCAIDS now currently resides. NCAIDS is the leading agency in the prevention and control of AIDS at the national level.
Fellowship Site: Beijing, China; US Partner: University of California San Francisco
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NCAIDS has provided technical guidance and training for HIV/AIDS prevention and control since its establishment. A large quantity of research and fieldwork concerning HIV/AIDS epidemiology, surveillance, health education, behavioral intervention, policy, information sharing, care and support, laboratory testing and quality control, international projects and vaccine development and immunology have been conducted, which have provided the scientific support and foundation for the development of AIDS prevention work and the rational allocation of health resources in China.
Research Opportunities:
- Nationwide HIV molecular epidemiologic surveys and genetic evolution studies
- HIV/AIDS vaccine research
- National network for monitoring HIV drug resistance
- Studies of HIV pathogenesis
- Long-term Survivor studies
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial Unit in NCAIDS, China CDC
Housing/Meals/Transportation:
Visiting students and faculty members have in the past rented apartments near NCAIDS. NCAIDS is located in a residential district with many housing opportunities. NCAIDS administrative staff will provide assistance to visiting students and fellows to secure appropriate accommodations within walking distance of NCAIDS. Students will be housed near the China CDC and be able to walk to the campus. For students wishing to live farther away, Beijing has an extensive subway and bus system, which they can use.
Health Issues:
Please visit the Centers for Disease Control website for more information and The Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel. NIH/FICRS trainees are required to see a physician before leaving for assignment abroad.
Safety Issues:
Please visit the State Department website for more information.
Language requirements other than English:
Weekly workshops will be organized for US students to learn Mandarin. US students can learn Chinese, and Chinese students can learn English from each other. The senior investigators and laboratory directors at NCAIS all speak English, and our experience is that foreign students can readily function in DVRI laboratories.
