NINDS Neuroscience Funding Announcements

Inviting investigator- initiated research grant proposals to study the effect of HIV-1 infection on the peripheral nervous system and sensory organs. Although abnormalities of the peripheral nervous system associated with HIV-1 infection are not generally life threatening, they tend to occur relatively early in the course of the disease and contribute significant morbidity. Prompt recognition and effective treatment of these disorders could dramatically improve the quality of life of the patient.