Long term persistence of HIV in the liver and the clinical impact on HIV-HBV co-infection [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sharon Lewin (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Paul Cameron ,  A/Pr Peter Revill ,  Dr Megan Crane ,  Prof Melissa Churchill
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Brief description This grant will address a major question in HIV cure research - the role of the liver as an HIV reservoir and the impact of HIV persistence in HIV-infected patients on suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) on liver disease, in the setting of HIV-HBV co-infection. We will trial a novel intervention to reduce HIV infection of the liver that could potentially reduce chronic liver disease in this setting.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,438,799.15

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant