The objective of this research is to evaluate mechanisms of liver injury in HIV patients on HAART who drink alcohol. The principal investigator of this RO1 NIH funded grant is Dr. Craig McClain of the University of Louisville Division of Gatroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

This project is a combination of basic and clinical research. Members of the Division of Infectious Diseases are responsible for the clinical research aspect of the project.

This is the first National Institutes of Health sponsored project offered to the patients attending our U of L HIV Clinic. The total amount of this NIH funded grant is $1,850,000.