Animal Models for Hepatitis B and C (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages research focused on the development of convenient small animal models that will support infection and replication of HBV and/or HCV, ideally leading to the dichotomous outcomes of clearance and persistence. Alternatively, closely related surrogate virus-host systems or robust xenotransplantation models dually engrafted with human liver cells and human immune systems can be developed.
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.