Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is inviting applications to support the Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases. This initiative aims to fund multidisciplinary teams of scientists to investigate the three-dimensional structures of molecules and molecular complexes that play crucial roles in priority infectious diseases. The focus is on understanding biomolecular complexes that can serve as targets for developing new medicines and diagnostic tests to prevent or treat infections and enhance public health. The work will involve advanced structural biology techniques such as high-resolution 3D analysis, computational molecular dynamics, functional characterization at the molecular and cellular levels, and atomic-level visualization of molecular complexes within cells and tissues. These centers will also prioritize the development of cutting-edge structural biology technologies and the structure-guided design of therapeutic molecules. Collaboration and resource sharing among centers are emphasized to foster comprehensive research efforts, and mentorship will be provided to cultivate future experts in structural biology. The funding opportunity is authorized under the Public Health Service Act and relevant federal regulations, with the Department of Health and Human Services' NIH overseeing the process. Interested parties can contact the Division of AIDS for further information.
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases. This solicitation will support multidisciplinary groups of scientists to determine the 3-dimensional structures of molecules and molecular complexes involved in priority infectious diseases. The effort focuses on exploring biomolecular complexes that can be targeted to make new medicines and tests to prevent or treat infections and improve human health. The centers will drive cutting-edge research and development of structural biology technologies, including high-resolution 3D structural analyses, computational molecular dynamics, functional and mechanistic characterization at the molecular and cellular level, visualization at the atomic level of molecular complexes in cells and tissues, and advanced structure-guided design of molecules to combat infectious diseases. The centers will maximize use of common resources, establish broad collaborations, and mentor future structural biology researchers. Grant authorities that allow NIAID to forecast this opportunity are as follows: Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200.
