Eradication of HIV from CNS Reservoirs: Implications for Therapeutics Grant Program
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b) Basic research that will determine the mechanisms involved in temporal establishment, maintenance, and resurgence of CNS-based HIV-1 reservoirs in relation to the effects and timing of HAART, viral expression, and viral evolution within the patient's brain.

c) The creation of several physiologically relevant animal models and CNS-based cellular assays that recapitulate HIV-1 persistence and latency in the presence of efficient HAART management.

d) Drug screening of potential agents that go beyond the blood-brain barrier and eliminate latent or other sources of residual virus within the CNS.

e) Design of therapeutic strategies aimed towards the eradication of HIV-1 from the CNS.

The funding agencies are set to administer funds in the amount of $2 million to support the initiatives of the program.

The institutions and organizations who will be considered eligible to submit an application under this program are the following:

a) Higher Education Institutions

b) Hispanic-serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

c) Nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education

d) For-Profit Organizations such as Small Businesses

e) State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, and Special District Governments

f) Independent School Districts

g) Public Housing Authorities

h) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.

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