Coordinating efforts to understand HIV antibody development in infants
Core A: Administrative Core
This study is looking at how to help babies with HIV by figuring out what helps their bodies make strong antibodies to fight the virus, and it’s all about making sure the researchers work well together and share their findings easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059120 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the coordination and management of a program aimed at identifying the factors that lead to the development of broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV in infant rhesus macaques. The Administrative Core will facilitate collaboration among various scientific projects, ensuring efficient data sharing and resource allocation. By overseeing financial management and compliance, the core aims to reduce administrative burdens and enhance the overall effectiveness of the research program. This structured approach is essential for achieving the program's scientific milestones and advancing our understanding of HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include infants at risk of HIV infection and those involved in studies related to HIV antibody development.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infants or those who do not have a risk of HIV infection may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to breakthroughs in HIV prevention and treatment strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations such as infants.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific administrative approach is essential for the program's success, similar research efforts have shown promise in understanding HIV antibody development in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Paris, Kristina — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: De Paris, Kristina
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.