Viral Determinants of HIV-1 Transcriptional Latency in the Central Nervous System [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Melissa Churchill (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Paul Gorry ,  Prof Steven Wesselingh

Brief description The anti-HIV drugs that are currently used to treat HIV-1 infection cannot eliminate the virus from the body, and therefore, cannot cure HIV-1 infection. The major reason why the drugs cannot provide a cure is because they cannot reach virus that hides in particular cells types referred to as "reservoirs". This study will determine how HIV-1 can take sanctuary in these reservoirs, which will be critical information for strategies that aim to cure HIV-1 infection.

Funding Amount $AUD 632,489.54

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant