Award
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01BX005608-05
Prevention of anal cancer in People Living with HIV (PLWH)
Recipient
WM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSP
Awarded
March 20, 2026
Identifier
5I01BX005608-05
Research project focused on preventing anal cancer in people living with HIV using novel preclinical models and topical therapies, supported by Veterans Affairs.
Description
This project aims to utilize novel preclinical models of HIV-associated anal carcinogenesis, including single-cell culture, HPV-transgenic, and conditional HPV transgenic models, to test the efficacy of topical protease inhibitors in preventing anal dysplasia and cancer development. The research is supported by the Veterans Affairs and involves extensive collaboration and innovative methodologies.