Building a new housing facility for rhesus macaques to support AIDS research
Official title: Expanded SPF breeding colony housing at the Emory National Primate Research Center
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11008049 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD037746-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11008049 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, as advancements in research could lead to improved therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by HIV/AIDS or related conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 The project involves demolishing an outdated housing facility and constructing a larger, modern facility that includes indoor/outdoor run housing areas and clinical support spaces.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.
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 gone: 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
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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.