Building a new housing facility for rhesus macaques to support AIDS research
Expanded SPF breeding colony housing at the Emory National Primate Research Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11008049
This study is working to create a bigger and better home for healthy rhesus macaques to help scientists do important research on SIV/AIDS, so they can have more monkeys available for their studies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11008049 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on expanding the breeding colony of SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) rhesus macaques at the Emory National Primate Research Center to meet the growing demands of SIV/AIDS research. The project involves demolishing an outdated housing facility and constructing a larger, modern facility that includes indoor/outdoor run housing areas and clinical support spaces. This new setup will enable targeted genetic breeding and improve colony management, ultimately providing more rhesus macaques for critical research. The goal is to alleviate the current shortage of nonhuman primates needed for advancing AIDS research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, as advancements in research could lead to improved therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by HIV/AIDS or related conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the availability of rhesus macaques for vital AIDS research, potentially leading to breakthroughs in treatment and prevention.
How similar studies have performed: Other research involving nonhuman primates has shown success in advancing our understanding of HIV/AIDS, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COHEN, JOYCE KIMBERLY — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: COHEN, JOYCE KIMBERLY
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 below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome