University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada


Purpose

to develop a polyether urethane (PU) intra-vaginal ring designed to slowly release the HIV peptide gp120, as well as the cytokine IL-12 as an adjuvant, directly into the vaginal mucosa to stimulate a sustained mucosal immune response.

Division

Global Health

Date

November 2009

Region Served

GLOBAL

Committed amount

$100,000

Grant topic

Discovery and Translational Sciences

Duration (months)

18

Grantee location

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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