Centralized resource to measure HIV reservoirs accurately
Official title: Centralized Resource to Accurately Quantify Latent and Expressed HIVReservoirs
Funded at Accelevir Diagnostics, LLC · NIH-11318975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central resource is being created to precisely measure latent and expressed HIV reservoirs so clinicians and researchers can track how well treatments are working for people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Accelevir Diagnostics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 13, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $764,899 |
| NIH project number | 5R24AI143502-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11318975 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and may donate samples for reservoir measurement studies.
✕Less likely to help
People not on antiretroviral therapy or without access to care may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds a centralized system to quantify latent and active HIV reservoirs in individuals on therapy. It aims to standardize measurement methods so results are reliable across labs. People with HIV could benefit indirectly as better measurements support the development of curative strategies and improved therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this resource could accelerate the development of curative approaches and improve monitoring of HIV treatment in patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that consistent, sensitive reservoir measurements are crucial for advancing HIV cure research.
Where this research is happening
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Accelevir Diagnostics, LLC
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laird, Gregory Michael — Accelevir Diagnostics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Laird, Gregory Michael
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.