About this Research Topic
Phylogenetic analysis is the study of the evolutionary relationships among or within groups of organisms. In the area of HIV research, this method is widely used to understand the origin and history of epidemics and estimate transmission networks. Phylogenetics provides insight into how HIV infections could have spread among specific regions and/or populations. Therefore, it can be a powerful tool with the potential to help reduce the spread of HIV transmission. For example, phylogenetic data can aid in understanding epidemic growth, optimizing intervention strategies, and identifying undiagnosed infections.
Although the practical application of phylogenetic analysis to the HIV prevention strategy can be a key to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030, the integration of phylogenetic analysis into HIV prevention measures has not yet been widely implemented worldwide. To develop an effective and sustainable model of practice, we need to expand the evidence base further and address challenges, including ethics and human rights issues.
This Research Topic aims to provide new insights into HIV prevention opportunities through phylogenetic analysis and advance the field towards the scale-up of implementing public health measures using phylogenetic data.
We welcome the submission of manuscripts including, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Applications of phylogenetic analysis to inform HIV prevention opportunities
• Practical applications of the phylogenetic-based approach to the HIV prevention measures
• Successes, challenges, and lessons learned during the implementation of public health measures using phylogenetic data
• Integrating phylogenetic approach into already-existing HIV prevention strategy
• Evaluation of public health decision making using a phylogenetic approach and implications for operational improvement.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions from various article types.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions from various article types.
Although the practical application of phylogenetic analysis to the HIV prevention strategy can be a key to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030, the integration of phylogenetic analysis into HIV prevention measures has not yet been widely implemented worldwide. To develop an effective and sustainable model of practice, we need to expand the evidence base further and address challenges, including ethics and human rights issues.
This Research Topic aims to provide new insights into HIV prevention opportunities through phylogenetic analysis and advance the field towards the scale-up of implementing public health measures using phylogenetic data.
We welcome the submission of manuscripts including, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Applications of phylogenetic analysis to inform HIV prevention opportunities
• Practical applications of the phylogenetic-based approach to the HIV prevention measures
• Successes, challenges, and lessons learned during the implementation of public health measures using phylogenetic data
• Integrating phylogenetic approach into already-existing HIV prevention strategy
• Evaluation of public health decision making using a phylogenetic approach and implications for operational improvement.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions from various article types.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions from various article types.
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Phylogenetic analysis, Transmission networks, HIV prevention
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