Multidisciplinary Research to Accelerate Hepatitis B Cure in Persons Living with HIV and HBV (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support research to better understand the impact of host and viral heterogeneity on pathogenesis of disease, viral persistence and immunopathology of Hepatitis B (HBV) and inform cure strategies for HBV in people living with HIV (PLWH). Applicants will establish multidisciplinary teams that span the clinical and basic/translational research arenas and establish an observational cohort to accelerate discovery and increase clinical impact.

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.