The Steering Committee met on February 24, 1998. Four letters of intent have been approved and the authors are asked to submit full applications by May 1, 1998.

These are:

Immunopathogenesis of HIV Infection - Dr. M. Grant, Dr. D. Haegert, Dr. V. Gadag

Characterization of ER1: A Novel, Growth-Factor-Regulated Transcription Factor - Dr. G. Paterno, Dr. L. Gillespie

Personnel Award to recruit a Scholar in Molecular/Cellular Biology to the Department of Biochemistry - Dr. J. T. Brosnan

Personnel Award to recruit a Scholar in Biochemical Nutrition to the Department of Biochemistry - Dr. J. T. Brosnan