Past Research Projects

Past Research Projects

Examples of Past Research Projects:

Clearance Pathways in the CNS in Aging and HIV

Agency: NIA
Agency Award Number: R01AG043384

For this project we propose to better understand the mechanisms through which HIV proteins interfere with autophagy leading to protein accumulation and neurotoxicity, and to determine whether activation of the autophagy pathway is neuroprotective in preclinical models of HIV neurotoxicity and aging.

 

NeuroAIDS in India

Agency: NIH/NIMH
Agency Award Number: R01MH078748

To determine the prevalence and nature of HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment (HNCI) in HIV-infected individuals who are not on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy.

International NeuroAIDS: Scientific and Methodological Research Challenges

Agency: NIH/NIMH
Agency Award Number: U13MH081676

A series of three meetings in the U.S. over five years to address scientific opportunities and perceived methodological hurdles to international neuroAIDS research in resource-limited settings.

Seek and Treat for Optimal Outcomes and Prevention in HIV & AIDS in IDU

Agency: NIH/NIDA
Agency Award Number: DP1DA026182

This study proposes to prospectively test the "HAART as Prevention" hypothesis with a special focus on IDU.

Prevalence of Neurocognitive Impairment among HIV-Infected Patients

Agency: Uniformed Services University/Henry M. Jackson
Agency Award Number: 196914

To help establish the prevalence rate of neurocognitive deficits in our military HIV population.

Preventing HIV/STIs in Central Indian Female Sex Workers: A Pilot Intervention

Agency: NIH/NIMH
Agency Award Number: R34MH085541

To adapt a proven, theory-based behavioral intervention that promotes condom use to the culture and needs of FSWs in Nagpur.

Behavior Change and Maintenance Intervention for HIV+ MSM Methamphetamine Users

Agency: NIH/NIDA
Agency Award Number: R01DA021115

To examine the efficacy of a counseling and educational program at reducing sexual risk behavior among HIV-positive men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) who use methamphetamine.

  1. Intervention for Female Workers in Mexico
  2. Reducing HIV/STD risk, methamphetamine use, and depression among heterosexuals
  3. An Intervention to Cope with HIV and Trauma for Monolingual Latinos
  4. Role of English Fluency in Spanish Neuropsychological Performance
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