Building outdoor pens for breeding rhesus macaques for HIV/AIDS research
Construction of Heated Outdoor Pens for Rhesus Macaque Production
This study is creating new outdoor spaces for rhesus macaques to help them breed and socialize better, which is important for research on HIV/AIDS, so we can learn more about the disease and improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10124080 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves constructing new outdoor pens designed to enhance the breeding and socialization of rhesus macaques, which are crucial for HIV/AIDS studies. The pens will feature shade structures and enrichment tools to promote the well-being of the primates, while gas-fired heaters will ensure they can thrive year-round. By increasing the population of these macaques, the research aims to support ongoing investigations into HIV/AIDS, ultimately contributing to advancements in treatment and understanding of the disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by HIV/AIDS who may gain from advancements in treatment stemming from this research.
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 lead to a greater availability of rhesus macaques for critical HIV/AIDS research, potentially accelerating the development of new treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of breeding primates for research is established, the specific construction of these new pens represents a targeted effort to enhance the capacity for HIV/AIDS research, indicating a novel application of existing methodologies.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Atkinson, Simon J. — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Atkinson, Simon J.
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.