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Dr. Jennifer Jao Appointed Co-Chair of the International Maternal Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT) Network
- Dr. Jennifer Jao has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the International Maternal Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT) Network.
- IMPAACT network, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focuses on the health and well-being challenges of HIV-affected vulnerable communities.
- Dr. Jao is a prominent figure in maternal, pediatric and adolescent HIV research and has previously served as Protocol Co-Chair for IMPAACT P1115.
- She is committed to ending the HIV epidemic within populations, particularly infants, children, and pregnant individuals.
- Dr. Jao is the Director of the Section on Maternal, Pediatric, and Adolescent HIV Infection at Lurie Children's Hospital, and her expertise involves understanding and addressing medical and psychosocial challenges in HIV treatment.
- Her research explores strategies that can improve maternal and infant health outcomes, mitigating the impacts of HIV on individuals, families, and communities.
- The appointment of Dr. Jao underscores the high expectations set for her forthcoming endeavors within the IMPAACT Network.
- IMPAACT network's potential for groundbreaking research and improved health outcomes remains high with a dedicated team and focus on impactful research.
- Dr. Jao's leadership will play an integral role in shaping the future directions of HIV clinical trial efforts.
- Improving child and maternal health in the context of HIV is critical for a healthy future, and Dr. Jao's work in this area promises to yield rewards that extend beyond the laboratory.
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