Microbicide Research, Development, and Introduction, Round 2: Dapivirine Ring Microbicide Licensure Program

$49.54M USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	International Partnership on Microbicides
Country	World
Start Date	Jan 14, 2013
End Date	Jul 07, 2017
Duration	1,635 days
Number of Grantees	40
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`200290-76`

Grant Description

To successfully obtain regulatory approval for the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring from the Medicines Control Council (MCC) in South Africa and as broadly as possible from other National Regulatory Authorities in Africa and other regions of the world with significant HIV epidemics.

This project includes the following aims: Completion of IPM 027 with ongoing and expanded adherence measurements; Implementation of a Phase IIIb trial in IPM 027 research centers; Preparation and filing of regulatory dossiers; and, Execution of studies to reduce the cost of manufacturing dapivirine ring.