2008 TREAT Asia Awards, Subawards, and Technical Support Contracts

All projects listed below were supported by amfAR during the period October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2008. Grants funded during fiscal year 2008 but awarded in previous years are shown with the year of the award in parentheses. 

Asia Pacific HIV Observational Database (APHOD)

Matthew G. Law, Ph.D.
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research
University of New South Wales
Darlinghurst, Australia
$258,340 (Year 3 Subaward)
$16,137 (Year 2 Supplemental Funding)
$238,069 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)


TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database (TAHOD)

Yi-Ming Chen, M.D., Sc.D.
National Yang-Ming University
Taipei, China
$17,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Jun Yong Choi, M.D., Ph.D.
Yonsei University College of Medicine
Seoul, South Korea
$17,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Rossana Ditangco, M.D.
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)

Rossana Ditangco, M.D.
Asian Foundation for Tropical Medicine, Inc.
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
$17,000 (Year 3 Subaward)

Adeeba Kamarulzaman, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$18,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy, M.D., M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
YRG Centre for AIDS Research and Education, VHS
Chennai, India
$25,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$8,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Christopher Lee, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P.
Sungai Buloh Hospital
Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
$20,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Patrick Li, M.B.B.S.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Hong Kong, China
$23,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Poh Lian Lim, M.D., M.P.H.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore
$19,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Tuti Parwati Merati, M.D.
Udayana University School of Medicine
Denpasar, Indonesia
$17,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Shinichi Oka, M.D.
International Medical Center of Japan
Shinjuku-ku, Japan
$15,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Praphan Phanupak, M.D., Ph.D.
HIV-NAT/Thai Red Cross Research Center
Bangkok, Thailand
$17,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Sanjay Pujari, M.D.
Institute of Infectious Diseases
Pune, India
$21,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Vonthanak Saphonn, M.D., Ph.D.
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology, and STDs
Cambodia National Institute of Public Health
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
$17,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$4,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Thira Sirisanthana, M.D.
Chiang Mai University
Chaing Mai, Thailand
$15,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Somnuek Sungkanuparph, M.D.
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Bangkok, Thailand
$20,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$4,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Goa Tau, Master Medicine
Port Moresby General Hospital
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
$15,000 (Year 3 Subaward)

Fujie Zhang, M.D.
Beijing Ditan Hospital
Beijing, China
$20,000 (Year 3 Subaward)
$4,000 (Cancer Study Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)


Australia HIV Observational Database (AHOD)

Debra Allen, M.B.Ch.B., Dip. Med.
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Services, Holden Street Clinic
Gosford, Australia
$2,925 (Year 3 Subaward)
$1,725 (Year 2 Subaward)

David Baker, B.H.B.
East Sydney Doctors
Darlinghurst, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Contract)
$7,500 (Year 2 Contract)

Mark Bloch, M.D.
Holdsworth House Medical Practice
Sydney, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Contract)
$5,625 (Year 2 Contract)

Dr. Katherine Brown
South East Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service
Warrawong, Australia
$2,400 (Year 3 Subaward)
$1,725 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Andrew Carr, M.D.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney
Darlinghurst, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

John Chuah, M.B.B.S., B.Sc. 
Gold Coast Health Service District
Miami, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Basil Donavon, M.B.B.S.
Sydney Sexual Health Centre, Sydney Hospital
Sydney, Australia
$5,250 (Year 3 Subaward)
$3,525 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

William Donohue, M.B.B.S.
University of Adelaide, Care and Prevention Program
Adelaide, Australia
$2,250 (Year 3 Subaward)
$2,175 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

David Ellis, M.B.B.S.
D.A. Ellis Pty. Ltd.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
$1,500 (Year 3 Contract)
$1,050 (Year 2 Contract)

Robert Finlayson, M.B.B.S., Dip. Ven.
Taylor Square Private Clinic
Darlinghurst, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Contract)
$6,300 (Year 2 Contract)

Michelle Giles, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
Monash Medical Centre
Melbourne, Australia
$6,225 (Year 3 Subaward)
$4,125 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Jennifer Hoy, M.B.B.S.
Victorian HIV Service, Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Dr. Eva Jackson
Blue Mountains Sexual Health and HIV Clinic
Katoomba, Australia
$3,675 (Year 3 Subaward)
$1,725 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Mark Kelly, M.B.B.S.
The Prince Charles Hospital, AIDS Medical Unit
Brisbane, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Dr. Anuja Kulatunga
Northern Territory Department of Health
Casuarina, Australia
$1,575 (Year 3 Subaward)
$975 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Mun Tong Liang, F.A.Ch.S.H.M.
Nepean Sexual Health Clinic
Sydney, Australia
$2,250 (Year 3 Subaward)
$1,350 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Richard Moore, M.B.B.S.
Carlton Clinic
Carlton, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Contract)
$7,500 (Year 2 Contract)

David Nolan, Ph.D.
Royal Perth Hospital
Perth, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Catherine O’Connor, M.B.B.S., F.A.Ch.S.H.M.
Livingstone Road Sexual Health Centre
Marrickville, Australia
$2,925 (Year 3 Subaward)
$750 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

David Orth, M.B.B.S., Dip. Ven.
Gladstone Road Medical Centre
Highgate Hill, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Contract)
$3,000 (Year 2 Contract)

Dr. Tim Read
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Carlton, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$6,300 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Norman Roth, M.B.B.S., F.A.Ch.S.H.M.
Prahran Market Clinic Pty. Ltd.
South Yarra, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,125 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Darren Russell, Medicine
Cairns Sexual Health Service
Cairns, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Dr. David Smith
Sexual Health and AIDS Services
Lismore, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$5,775 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

David Sowden, M.B.B.S.
Nambour General Hospital
Nambour, Australia
$7,500 (Year 3 Subaward)
$7,500 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Sharon Taylor, C.N.C.
Bligh Street Clinic, Tamworth Sexual Health Service
Tamworth, Australia
$1,275 (Year 3 Subaward)
$675 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)


TREAT Asia Pediatric Observational Database (TApHOD)

Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, M.D.
Siriraj Hospital/Mahidol University
Bangkok, Thailand
$21,750

Rawiwan Hansudewechakul, M.D. 
Chiang Rai Regional Hospital
Chiang Rai, Thailand
$28,500

Bui Vu Huy, Ph.D., M.D.
National Hospital of Pedatrics
Hanoi, Vietnam
$18,750

Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy, M.D., M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
YRG Center for AIDS Research and Education, VHS
Chennai, India
$25,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Nia Kurniati, M.D.
Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Jakarta, Indonesia
$10,375

Matthew G. Law, Ph.D.
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research
University of New South Wales
Darlinghurst, Australia
$173,039 (Year 2 Subaward)
$172,800 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Pagakrong Lumbiganon, M.D.
Khon Kaen University
Khon Kaen, Thailand
$21,750 (Year 2 Subaward)
$15,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Fong Siew Moy, M.D.
Hospital Likas
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$9,375

Revathy Nallusamy, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.
Penang Hospital
Georgetown, Malaysia
$3,125

Thanyawee Puthanakit, M.D.
HIV-NAT/Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre
Bangkok, Thailand
$10,875 (Year 2 Subaward)

Kamarul Razali, M.D. 
Pediatric Institute, Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$11,375

Vonthanak Saphonn, M.D., Ph.D.
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology, and STDs
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
$25,000 (Year 2 Subaward)

Virat Sirisanthana, M.D.
Chiang Mai University, Research Institute for Health Sciences
Chiang Mai, Thailand
$22,250 (Year 2 Subaward)

Nik Khairulddin Nik Yusoff, M.D.
Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II
Kota Bharu, Malaysia
$10,375


TREAT Asia Quality Assurance Scheme (TAQAS)

Matthew G. Law, Ph.D.
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research
University of New South Wales
Darlinghurst, Australia
$204,933 (Year 3 Subaward)
$161,468 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)


TREAT Asia Studies to Evaluate Resistance (TASER)

Rossana Ditangco, M.D.
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)

Adeeba Kamarulzaman, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
University of Malaya Clinical Investigation Center
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$2,040 (Drug Resistance Training)
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$50,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy, M.D., M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
YRG Centre for AIDS Research and Education, VHS
Chennai, India
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$50,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Matthew G. Law, Ph.D.
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research
University of New South Wales
Darlinghurst, Australia
$165,530 (Year 3 Subaward)
$190,178 (2007–Year 2 Subaward)

Christopher Lee, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P.
Sungai Buloh Hospital
Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$50,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Tuti Parwati Merati, M.D.
Udayana University School of Medicine
Denpasar, Indonesia
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$6,200 (Drug Resistance Training Subaward)

Praphan Phanuphak, M.D., Ph.D.
HIV-NAT/Thai Red Cross Research Center
Bangkok, Thailand
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$50,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Sanjay Pujari, M.D.
Institute of Infectious Diseases
Pune, India
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$50,000 (2007–Year 1 Subaward)

Thira Sirisanthana, M.D.
Chiang Mai University
Chaing Mai, Thailand
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)
$6,863 (Technical Assistance Subaward)

Somnuek Sungkanuparph, M.D.
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Bangkok, Thailand
$66,000 (Year 2 Subaward)


TREAT ASIA Awards

HIV/AIDS Treatment Literacy Training
Tao Cai
AIDS Care China
Nanning, China
$74,540

Cambodian Treatment Literacy Project
Pharozin Pheng
Cambodian People Living With HIV/AIDS Network
Phnom Phen, Cambodia
$26,624

Women and Treatment Literacy Training Support Project
T.R.P. Gustav Simanjuntak
PITA Foundation
Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
$27,530

HIV-Positive Women Treatment Literacy Trainings
Diu Nguyen Thi
World Concern Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
$18,710

The Treatment Education and Literacy Project
Ong Van Tung
The Center for Public Health and Community Development
Hanoi, Vietnam
$17,954