RNA processing mechanisms controlling HIV latency [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Damian Purcell (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Paul Cameron ,  Dr Brad Sleebs ,  Prof Anne Gatignol

Brief description Successful HIV remission and cure, where patients can live normally without daily drug therapy and risk of transmitting infectious virus, will critically depend on understanding the mechanisms that control the expression of viral messenger RNA and proteins. This project further explores the mechanisms controling poorly understood steps in the proecssing of viral mRNA that are required for HIV protein produciton, and identifies new targets and strategies to drive HIV into permanent remission.

Funding Amount $AUD 619,105.20

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant