FW: October 7 visit of Bill Gates

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1. 2013-09-27 13:21 Melanie Bacon open
   Wow - there has been a lot going on, so I'll give you some general info and will attach a list of the current R01/U01s which we are working on in collaboration. Let me know if you need something else. · NIH began doing limited evaluations for PEPFAR in 2005. · In 2010 we did a collaborative admin supp program where NIH grantees were funded (by OGAC, $10m, and OAR, $3m) to address implantation science topics of particular importance to PEPFAR programming. Six ICs participated: NIAID, NICHD, NIDA, NIMH, NIAAA, NCI, and FIC and 35 - 1yr supplements were awarded (out of 141 applications - our investigators really see the importance of this). 18 countries were represented in the research. · Based on the success of this, in FY11 we issued a FOA for 3 year grants addressing PEPFAR related Implementation Science, again funded by OGAC and OAR. 15 grants were awarded in the first half of FY12, through 4 different ICs. They are named in the attached list. · At nearly the same time, NICHD issued a PA for an NIH/PEPFAR collaboration on PMTCT projects. They have begun to set up a research network for those working on these projects, and others in the field. I am double checking on the number awarded. · In addition to these, the large collaborative project which is funded by NIH, OGAC, BMGF and WB, is called PopART, HPTN071, which is a combination prevention intervention study involving 21 communities (12 in Zambia, 9 in Western Cape, South Africa). The intervention, taking place in PEPFAR-funded clinics in the intervention communities, is scheduled to begin by September 30. Enrollment in the population cohort (which will be used to measure the HIV incidence outcome)will begin next month. DAVID BURNS in NIAID PSP is the Program Officer for this and can give you more details. BMGF works with this as well. Please let me know what other info you would like. Thanks, Melanie
2. 2013-09-27 13:21 Melanie Bacon open
   Wow - there has been a lot going on, so I'll give you some general info and will attach a list of the current R01/U01s which we are working on in collaboration. Let me know if you need something else. · NIH began doing limited evaluations for PEPFAR in 2005. · In 2010 we did a collaborative admin supp program where NIH grantees were funded (by OGAC, $10m, and OAR, $3m) to address implantation science topics of particular importance to PEPFAR programming. Six ICs participated: NIAID, NICHD, NIDA, NIMH, NIAAA, NCI, and FIC and 35 - 1yr supplements were awarded (out of 141 applications - our investigators really see the importance of this). 18 countries were represented in the research. · Based on the success of this, in FY11 we issued a FOA for 3 year grants addressing PEPFAR related Implementation Science, again funded by OGAC and OAR. 15 grants were awarded in the first half of FY12, through 4 different ICs. They are named in the attached list. · At nearly the same time, NICHD issued a PA for an NIH/PEPFAR collaboration on PMTCT projects. They have begun to set up a research network for those working on these projects, and others in the field. I am double checking on the number awarded. · In addition to these, the large collaborative project which is funded by NIH, OGAC, BMGF and WB, is called PopART, HPTN071, which is a combination prevention intervention study involving 21 communities (12 in Zambia, 9 in Western Cape, South Africa). The intervention, taking place in PEPFAR-funded clinics in the intervention communities, is scheduled to begin by September 30. Enrollment in the population cohort (which will be used to measure the HIV incidence outcome)will begin next month. DAVID BURNS in NIAID PSP is the Program Officer for this and can give you more details. BMGF works with this as well. tion science partnership, 'end, that we might pass to Eric In that you comment 1) the state of 2d discussion. 2eping flexible ry, this format yject Manager for Strategic Planning and Engagement in Please let me know what other info you would like. Thanks, Melanie
3. 2013-09-27 13:35 Gray Handley open
   A-OK. I would check with Melanie and will copy her here just to save time. Melanie can you pull something off the shelf to help Rob out or would you like some help from OGR? Thanks. Gray
4. 2013-09-27 13:40 Melanie Bacon open
   Hi Gray, I wasn't really sure what he needed, but I just sent this.... Let me know if you think there is something else I should provide. Melanie
5. 2013-09-27 13:40 Melanie Bacon
   Hi Gray, I wasn't really sure what he needed, but I just sent this.... Let me know if you think there is something else I should provide. Melanie
6. 2013-09-27 13:40 Melanie Bacon open
   Hi Gray, I wasn't really sure what he needed, but I just sent this.... Let me know if you think there is something else I should provide. Melanie
7. 2013-09-27 13:45 Gray Handley open
   Seems just right to me. Rob will let you know if he has any other questions. He is a good guy and we want to help him. Sorry for the duplication. I did not know he had written you already. Many thanks. g
8. 2013-09-27 13:45 Gray Handley open
   Seems just right to me. Rob will let you know if he has any other questions. He is a good guy and we want to help him. Sorry for the duplication. I did not know he had written you already. Many thanks. g
9. 2013-09-27 14:09 Gray Handley open
   As always...>Thanks. Can I call you?

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