Evaluating vaccines to prevent HIV using nonhuman primates
Official title: Simian Vaccine Evaluation Unit: Core Activities - Administrative and Technical Support
Funded at Bioqual, INC. · NIH-11060166 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new HIV vaccines using monkeys to see how well they work and how they help the immune system, with the goal of finding effective ways to prevent or control HIV for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Bioqual, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $439,740 |
| NIH project number | 75N93020D00006-P00004-759302000001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11060166 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at high risk for HIV who may benefit from new prevention strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already HIV positive or those who do not have a risk of HIV exposure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the evaluation of potential HIV vaccines through the use of nonhuman primates (NHPs) in preclinical studies. The Simian Vaccine Evaluation Units (SVEUs) provide essential resources for testing candidate AIDS vaccines, allowing researchers to assess immune responses and vaccine efficacy. By conducting thorough evaluations, the program aims to identify effective strategies for preventing or controlling HIV infection. The SVEUs support all stages of AIDS vaccine research, from initial evaluations to clinical testing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of effective vaccines that significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using nonhuman primates for vaccine evaluation has shown promise, indicating that this approach is both tested and potentially effective.
Where this research is happening
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Bioqual, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis, Mark — Bioqual, INC.
- Study coordinator: Lewis, Mark
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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.