Viral load, HIV treatment, and HIV transmission in serodiscordant male homosexual couples [ 2011 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Grulich (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Garrett Prestage ,  A/Pr Iryna Zablotska-Manos ,  Dr Feng Jin

Brief description HIV treatment reduces the concentration of HIV in the body. In heterosexuals, current studies will determine the effectiveness of HIV treatment in preventing onwards HIV transmission. In contrast, there has been very little such research in homosexual men, who comprise 70% or more of people with HIV in Australia. This study will follow for four years over 200 male homosexual couples in which one is HIV positive and the other negative, to investigate the role of HIV treatment in HIV prevention.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,452,298.49

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant