Mission

To Promote HIV Prevention and Treatment Research through establishing a Centre of excellence at the University Of Zimbabwe College Of Health Sciences in collaboration with partner institutions.

• Influence Health Policy in the Ministry of Health & Child Welfare in Zimbabwe and the region through research outcomes.
• Strengthen management and communication systems to ensure high quality research implementation and effective oversight of CRS.
• Contribute scientifically to the leadership and prioritization of research activities in four networks: ACTG, HPTN, IMPAACT, and MTN, as well as other non-network studies. 
• Build community partnerships in the CTU clinical research activities through effective outreach and communication and Community Advisory Board (CAB) participation.
•  Work with established clinical research sites that have proven capacity, experience and a record of scientific productivity.

Objectives

• To establish and maintain a team of dynamic Scientists, Clinicians and Research support staff skilled in Designing and Implementing high level and relevant research in HIV and related sciences through mentoring young Scientists, training in Research Methods, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Protection of Human Participants and Ethical conduct of Research.
• To develop a state-of-the-art Research Laboratory through Human Capacity, information management systems and Equipment.
• To train identified & procured Laboratory Scientists in good Clinical Laboratory practices (GCLP), medical lab analytical techniques, appropriate quality management systems (ISO15189), internal and external Quality Assurance Programs.
• To develop and evaluate interventions designed to reduce the transmission and health consequences of reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.
• To develop interventions aimed at reducing women's vulnerability to HIV/STIs, through gender empowerment strategies.
• To work with the community through the involvement of Community Advisory Boards in the selection of research questions, review of study proposals, assistance in study implementation and the dissemination of research findings to the community and interested stakeholders.

Core Values

• Respect for persons, beneficence and justice - we are in a symbiotic relationship with our participants.
• Protect Rights, Safety, wellbeing and confidentiality of research participants – our research communities are our most valuable assets.
• Maintain integrity of research data through scientific publications and make policy recommendations, and provide public assurance on ethical values.