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Capacity 2023 | Consortium for Developing Regulatory Capacity for Clinical Trials using Gene Therapy products and Strengthening Pharmacovigilance in the Conduct of Clinical Trials in East Africa

Project information

  • Project acronym: CAPACITY 2023
  • Grant Agreement: 101145599
  • Call: HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2023-01-05
  • Type of action: HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions
  • Granting authority: Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
  • Project duration: 36 months
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Goals

  • Set up frameworks for regulatory oversight of clinical trials using Gene and cell-based therapy products in Sub-Saharan Africa,
  • Develop workshops and courses on Gene Therapy Products to build capacity among researchers, regulators, and the public,
  • Safety monitoring in clinical trials in the region,
  • Sensitize investigators/sponsors and engage policymakers on the requisite health systems reforms to create a safe environment for the conduct of clinical trials.