Immune markers to predict immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV/TB co-infected patients (A collaboration between SEARCH, Bamrasnaradura Institute, Columbia University and HIV-NAT)

Dr. Weerawat Manosuthi: Principal Investigator; Dr. Hong Van Tieu: Project Leader; Professor Scott Hammer, Dr. Jintanat Ananworanich and Dr. Anchalee Avihingsanon: Project advisors

This is a study to evaluate inflammatory markers as predictors for immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV/TB patients who are undergoing TB and ARV therapies. The study is pending IRB approval and will likely commence in June 2007.