Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5R01MH128155-05
Novel macrophage-tropic transmitted/founder SHIV model of CNS persistence to evaluate CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Award Amount
$696,272.00
Ceiling
$696,272.00
Awarded
April 25, 2025
Identifier
5R01MH128155-05
Award for developing a macrophage-tropic SHIV model to study CNS persistence and evaluate CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, funded by NIH/NIMH with $696,272.
Description
This project involves the development of a macrophage-tropic SHIV model for CNS persistence and testing CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing strategies. The funding agency is the NIH/NIMH, with a total award amount of approximately $696,272. The project aims to improve understanding of HIV reservoirs in the brain and develop potential cure strategies.