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.
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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.
Eradication of HIV from CNS Reservoirs: Implications for Therapeutics Grant Program
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