Award
NIH Reporter #5R33DA059918-04
Defining the impact of cannabinoids on the HIV reservoir in humanized mice
Recipient
UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
Award Amount
$738,179.00
Ceiling
$738,179.00
Awarded
July 21, 2026
Identifier
5R33DA059918-04
This award funds research to study how cannabinoids affect the HIV reservoir in humanized mice, aiming to understand viral latency and reversal mechanisms.
Description
The project focuses on studying the impact of cannabis (THC) on HIV reservoirs using a humanized mouse model. The project involves phases R61 and R33, with specific aims related to viral DNA/RNA levels, latency reversal, and single-cell characterization. The award is managed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).