Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 5R01DA041931-11
Effect of buprenorphine on monocytes in the context of neuroAids and opioid abuse
Recipient
University-Wide
Award Amount
$750,983.00
Ceiling
$750,983.00
Awarded
June 30, 2026
Identifier
5R01DA041931-11
Research project awarded by NIDA to study buprenorphine's effects on monocytes in neuroAIDS and opioid abuse, aiming to develop therapies for HIV-associated neurocognitive impairments.
Description
The project focuses on studying the effects of buprenorphine on monocytes related to neuroAIDS and opioid abuse. The research involves in vitro studies, animal models, and human blood samples. The project aims to develop therapies targeting opioid receptors to mitigate HIV-associated neurocognitive impairments.