Collecting and managing biological samples for HIV-related research in children and adolescents
REPOSITORY SERVICES FOR MPIDB PH700 - NICHD HUMAN BIOSPECIMEN REPOSITORY
This study is collecting and storing samples from kids and teens affected by HIV to help researchers find better treatments and improve health outcomes for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11165192 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and management of biological specimens to support studies investigating the impact of HIV and related diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. The project involves the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), which tracks both HIV-infected and HIV-exposed uninfected youth. Over the next three years, approximately 14,040 barcoded tubes of biological samples will be processed and stored to facilitate ongoing research into effective treatments and health outcomes for these populations. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this research as it aims to improve understanding and management of HIV-related health issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include infants, children, and adolescents who are either HIV-infected or HIV-exposed but uninfected.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-21 years or who do not have a connection to HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and health outcomes for children and adolescents affected by HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in improving health outcomes for HIV-infected populations, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Fisher Bioservices, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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.