Commentary & Opinion

USAID Grant for Microbicide Research "Encouraging," Editorial Says

From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

September 12, 2008

A $100 million federal grant to Eastern Virginia Medical School's CONRAD program for research on microbicides could help "break the cycle" of women contracting HIV because their partners refuse to wear condoms, a Virginian-Pilot editorial says. "Presumably, a microbicide ... would be simple and cheap, if scientists can find one that works," the Virginian-Pilot says, adding "They are hopeful."

The editorial concludes, "Anything that would give women even greater control over their bodies and a greater chance of preventing infection should be pursued with all vigor. It's encouraging to know that EVMS will be leading that pursuit" (Virginian-Pilot, 9/11).

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Reprinted with permission from kaisernetwork.org. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, search the archives, or sign up for email delivery at www.kaisernetwork.org/dailyreports/hiv. The Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report is published for kaisernetwork.org, a free service of the Kaiser Family Foundation, by The Advisory Board Company. © 2008 by The Advisory Board Company and Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.

This article was provided by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a part of the publication Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report. Visit the Kaiser Family Foundation's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.

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