Breeding colony expansion to support HIV/AIDS research with rhesus macaques

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What this research studies

This grant funds the expansion of an SPF rhesus macaque breeding colony to provide well-characterized animal models for HIV/AIDS-related studies. It focuses on maintaining controlled housing with cooled indoor environments to reduce stress and improve welfare, which may influence immune responses in infection research. The program supports collaboration with external investigators and enhances access to high-quality nonhuman primate models and NAMs for HIV/AIDS work. Researchers will ensure proper animal care, biosecurity, and welfare standards while enabling nationally available resources for HIV/AIDS-related investigations.

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Where this research is happening

• Tulane University of Louisiana
  New Orleans, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Russell-Lodrigue, Kasi E — Tulane University of Louisiana
• Study coordinator: Russell-Lodrigue, Kasi E

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About this research

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