Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5R01HD111549-04
Optimization of lead candidates for an on-demand male contraceptive
Recipient
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Award Amount
$687,095.00
Ceiling
$687,095.00
Awarded
June 09, 2026
Identifier
5R01HD111549-04
Award for developing a safe, on-demand male contraceptive pill by testing selective sAC inhibitors for efficacy and safety.
Description
The project aims to develop a safe, on-demand male birth control pill based on soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC) inhibitors. The project involves testing potent, selective sAC inhibitors for efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics. The funding is provided by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).