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Predicting Changes in the HIV Reservoir
Researchers zero in on a marker, sugar-protein Galectin-9, that might be able to target HIV persistence, the main barrier to a cure for people living with the virus.
New Research Frontiers and Funding Fears
Reports of HIV cure research progress and a new PrEP option at the 25th International AIDS Conference were tempered by diminishing funding in treatment and prevention programs.
Mentoring the Next Generation of HIV Researchers
Annette Sohn, director of amfAR’s TREAT Asia program, talks with the Fogarty Institute about best practices when mentoring emerging HIV researchers.
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Leading the Way to a Cure
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. Since 1985, amfAR has raised nearly $900 million in support of its programs and has awarded more than 3,800 grants to research teams worldwide.
Research Grants
amfAR utilizes formal requests for proposals to solicit grant applications for both targeted and general HIV/AIDS research. Proposals are then peer reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Committee on the basis of their relevance, scientific merit, and promise. To date, amfAR has awarded more than 3,800 grants to research teams worldwide.
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Research Grants Awarded
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Requests for Proposals
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