Collecting and storing biological samples to study HIV in children and pregnant women
Official title: NICHD HUMAN BIOSPECIMEN REPOSITORY – MPIDB PHACS HOPE SPECIMEN
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11180012 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for infants, children, teens, and women with HIV to help collect samples that will help us learn more about how HIV and its treatments affect their health and choices, so we can improve care for them in the future.
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 start | September 6, 2022 |
| Project end | September 5, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $56,062 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-P00002-759402200004-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11180012 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include infants, children, and adolescents living with HIV or those exposed to HIV, as well as pregnant women affected by the virus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by HIV or are outside the age range of 0-21 years may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and storage of biological specimens from infants, children, adolescents, and women affected by HIV. It aims to understand the impact of HIV and its treatment on these populations through the Pediatric HIV AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) and other related studies. By gathering a variety of specimen types, the research seeks to inform future health outcomes and reproductive health choices for women living with HIV. Participants may contribute to a repository that supports ongoing and future studies in this critical area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and treatment options for children and women affected by HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in understanding HIV's impact on affected populations, indicating that this approach is built on established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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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.