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Applications
for the 2010-11 Developmental Core Awards A primary duty of the Developmental Core is to provide funding for new HIV/AIDS research projects through the AIDS Research Pilot Grant program. Under this program, funds are made available annually for studies that enhance interactions between basic and clinical scientists and for support of innovative technological developments associated with AIDS research. Pilot grants are awarded with priority given to novel AIDS-related research conducted by junior faculty starting a career in AIDS-related research, or by established investigators who have not previously been involved in National Institutes of Health-funded AIDS research. When pilot grants are awarded to junior researchers, the Developmental Core ensures that the junior researchers are put in close contact with senior researchers for appropriate mentoring support. Current Developmental
Awards Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor with Case Western Reserve University. Her title of proposed research is “The Role of the Innate Immune System in Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission”. Dr. Bernstein’s research interests include HIV Infection, Infectious Disease, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Prenatal Genetic Disorders and Ultrasound. Liem Nguyen, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Molecular and Microbiology Department. His title of proposed research is “A Phenogenotypic Circuitry Controlling Host Persistence and Folate-Dependent Biofilm Growth in Mycobacteria Reveals Novel Strategies for Tuberculosis Chemotherapy”. Dr. Nguyen’s research interests include mechanisms involved in intrinsic antibiotic resistance, persistence/virulence and how they are connected in pathogenic mycobacteria. Lance Vernon, DMD, MPH is a Senior Instructor with Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. His title of proposed research is “Immune and Inflammatory Consequences of Aggressive Periontal Treatment in HIV+ Subjects”. Dr. Vernon’s research interests include Perio-systemic connection, oral complications of HIV, clinical epidemiology, professionalism, learning, and curriculum innovation. Gopala Yadavalli, MD is Chief of the Infectious Disease clinic at the Cleveland Veterans Administration Medical Center. His title of proposed research is “Pilot Study of Hyperimmune Bovine Colostrum in Untreated, HIV-Infected Persons”. Dr. Yadavalli’s research interests include HIV infection, sepsis, transplant-associated infections and infective endocarditis.
STUDENT/POSTDOC TRAVEL STIPEND PROGRAM The Developmental Core of the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) is offering travel stipends to graduate/medical students, postdoctoral fellows or medical residents doing research, who have submitted AIDS-related abstracts to national or international scientific meetings. Priority will be given to students whose abstracts have been accepted for presentation. Awards will generally be up to $500 to defray travel and registration costs for students/fellows/residents presenting posters and up to $1000 for students/fellows/residents giving oral presentations. Applications should be submitted to the CFAR at the time of registration for the meeting, and will be considered on an on-going basis throughout the year. Eligibility: All students currently enrolled in MD, PhD, MD/PhD or MPH programs at Case, including the Molecular Virology program are eligible to apply. Postdoctoral fellows or medical residents need to be working in a CFAR member’s laboratory. It is expected that the work to be presented has been performed in a Case CFAR member laboratory, and that the contributions of the CFAR will be acknowledged in the talk and subsequent publications. Submission
criteria: Cover
Letter - The cover letter should include: 1.
Name of meeting 2.
Date and location of meeting 3.
Outline of support requested (e.g., cost of
registration, accommodation, transporation cost,
etc...). Please indicate other sources of support
for attendance at the meeting. 4.
Statement of purpose (Why is it important for the
applicant to go to this meeting? Priority will be
given to students attending nationally and
internationally important meetings over local
meetings) 5.
Your contact information (email address, phone,
location code) 6. Supporting Documentation - Please provide a copy of the abstract that has been submitted, and a copy of the meeting registration confirmation (or a copy of the completed meeting registration form). Applications may be submitted either in writing or as an email (with attachments) to: CFAR
Developmental Core Student/Postdoc Travel Stipend
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