Advancing pediatric care and HIV prevention resources
Official title: Resources to Advance Pediatrics and HIV Prevention Science: Scientific and Quality/Regulatory Support Services
Funded at Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. · NIH-11158539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create new ways to prevent HIV in kids by helping researchers and companies team up to develop and test new products and treatments faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kensington, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $63,592 |
| NIH project number | 75N93023D00001-P00001-759302300002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11158539 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents at risk of HIV infection or those involved in HIV prevention programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for HIV or those who do not require pediatric HIV prevention strategies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the development of new products and therapies for HIV prevention, particularly focusing on pediatric populations. It provides essential support for the scientific community by offering research materials and preclinical development services for promising candidate products. The initiative seeks to facilitate collaborations between researchers and private sector partners to expedite the discovery and testing of innovative HIV prevention strategies. By addressing critical gaps in product development, the project aims to bring effective solutions to clinical testing more efficiently.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new and effective HIV prevention methods specifically tailored for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing HIV prevention strategies through collaborative efforts, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
Kensington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Silvera, Peter — Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
- Study coordinator: Silvera, Peter
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.