KAVI Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR)

Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative (KAVI) was established in 1998 as a research unit within the Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, with an initial mission to conduct basic research in epidemiology of HIV and to carryout HIV/AIDs vaccine trials. By 2013, KAVI as a research unit had successfully undertaken eight HIV vaccine trials, two drug trials, thirteen epidemiological and basic research projects in addition to pioneering the development of mucosal sampling and standardization of mucosal immune assays. KAVI has also greatly assisted in the development of human capacity within the East African region by training various Institutional Ethics boards and clinical research personnel on research ethics, (GCP) and (GCLP). KAVI has also been involved in the strengthening of Laboratory management systems of various health institutions to prepare the institutions for accreditation. Philosophical Framework The process of Strategic Planning in...