Research

COMT Genotype and Executive Function in HIV Infection and Methamphetamine Use

Agency: NIH/NIDA
Agency Award Number: R21DA027273

To investigate the relationship between the inherited genotype of catechol-o-methyl transferase (COMT) and the protection against the development of HIV related impaired executive function, which is lost when methamphetamine (METH) is used by the affected individuals.