Overview
In addition to funding research, the OHTN operates the following networks and programs:
Advisory Networks to help us ensure that we conduct and support the most innovative and scientifically rigorous HIV research possible
The OHTN actively supports and encourages quality HIV-related community-based research in Ontario by:
- Building strong networks among community members, researchers and policymakers and service providers to develop competitive research proposals that address community priorities
- Enhancing the research capacity of community-based organizations by providing career support, assistance with grant writing, and funding protocol development for community based researchers
- Partnering with the University of Toronto to support the HIV Research Ethics Board
E-Health Initiatives to help service providers manage their clients more effectively
- OCASE a database for AIDS Service Organizations to manage client level activities
- OCHART a web-based tool that helps AIDS Service Organization report on program level activities