About
The Latin American Trial and Investigation Network (LATIN) brings together acute febrile illness monitoring sites and clinical research institutions in Latin America. The network is coordinated by The George Washington University Clinical Trial Coordinating Center.
Our goal is to support high-quality clinical trials that evaluate therapies for arboviral infections and other emerging viral threats. We combine local clinical experience with coordination across institutions to support study implementation and strengthen preparedness for future outbreaks.
Benefits of participating in LATIN
LATIN provides a framework for institutions and investigators to work together on research priorities that are relevant to the region.
Participation can offer:
- Collaboration on multicenter studies and opportunities to contribute local research questions and clinical experience.
- Project management support and coordination of ethical and regulatory submissions, with attention to the requirements of each country and institution.
- Shared study procedures and coordinated data collection to support consistent implementation across participating sites.
- Training and exchange of experience for investigators and study teams, with the aim of strengthening local research capacity.
Participation in individual studies depends on the protocol, site capacity, required approvals, and the agreements for each project.
LATIN and ISARIC
LATIN is part of the International Severe Acute Respiratory and emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC), a global federation of investigator-led clinical research networks focused on epidemic-prone infectious diseases.
Through LATIN’s participation in ISARIC, collaborating teams can connect with a wider research community. Opportunities may include participation in collaborative studies, proposing research through the federation, access to specialist support, and nominations for training programs. Each activity has its own requirements and availability.
ISARIC also provides openly available research tools and resources, including standardized protocols and data collection tools. Participating in LATIN does not automatically give each institution or individual separate ISARIC membership, funding, or a place in a study or training program.
Governance
The LATIN governance framework describes the responsibilities of the Network Steering Committee, the GW Coordinating Center, site leadership teams, and scientific working groups. It also sets out the approach to study coordination, data access, publications, and conflict resolution.
