Surveillance and Treatment of Prisoners with hepatitis C (SToP-C) [ 2014 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Lloyd (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Georgina Chambers ,  A/Pr Jason Grebely ,  Prof Carla Treloar ,  Prof Gregory Dore
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Brief description SToP-C will investigate whether a significant reduction in hepatitis C infection in NSW prisons is possible with a “treatment as prevention” strategy. It will treat prisoners for hep C infection both to improve their own health and to make onward transmission to others less likely. There is currently a lack of available effective strategies; however through delivery of simple, effective new therapies this world-first trial offers significant opportunities to reduce the burden of liver disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,560,494.23

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health