Creating new tools to identify health markers in New World monkeys
Official title: Development of Immunological Reagents for the Identification of New World Monkey Biomarkers
Funded at Trinity University · NIH-11014424 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | March 15, 2022 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $325,626 |
| NIH project number | 5R24OD030215-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11014424 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals interested in the biological mechanisms of aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.