Simian Models For The Oral Biology Of HIV Infection And AIDS-Related Oral Complications (R21)

-Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications that will use nonhuman primate models to study the oral biology of HIV infection and the oral complications associated with AIDS. This is an exploratory/developmental award with limited funding that is designed to maximize the use of animals currently involved in ongoing studies. Studies that will increase our knowledge of the basic biology, pathogenic mechanisms, immunology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral HIV/AIDS in simian macaque models are requested. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The anticipated number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.