Creating new tools to identify health markers in New World monkeys
Development of Immunological Reagents for the Identification of New World Monkey Biomarkers
This study is working on creating special tools to help scientists find important health markers in New World monkeys, like marmosets and squirrel monkeys, so they can better understand diseases that affect both these monkeys and humans, especially those related to aging, obesity, and brain health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trinity University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014424 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing immunological reagents to identify biomarkers in New World monkeys, such as marmosets and squirrel monkeys. These monkeys are used in various studies related to aging, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The project aims to generate antibodies and validate assays that can detect important inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers, which are currently lacking. By improving the tools available for studying these animals, the research seeks to enhance our understanding of diseases that affect both monkeys and humans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals interested in the biological mechanisms of aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by age-related conditions or who do not have an interest in the biological research of nonhuman primates may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of age-related neurodegenerative diseases in both monkeys and humans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing biomarkers for various conditions using animal models, but this specific approach with New World monkeys is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Antonio, United States
- Trinity University — San Antonio, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giavedoni, Luis David — Trinity University
- Study coordinator: Giavedoni, Luis David
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.