Expanding a colony of disease-free rhesus macaques for AIDS research
Significant expansion of the SNPRC Specific Pathogen Free Rhesus Macaque Colony for AIDS research
This study is working to create more healthy rhesus macaques for AIDS research by improving their living spaces, so scientists can better understand the disease and find new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Biomedical Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10123501 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing the population of specific pathogen-free (SPF) rhesus macaques at the Southwest National Primate Research Center to support AIDS research. The project involves renovating and constructing new facilities to enhance the breeding and management of these animals, ensuring they are housed in humane and efficient conditions. By expanding the colony, the research aims to meet the growing demand for these primates in AIDS-related studies, which are crucial for developing new treatments and understanding the disease better.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by AIDS or those at high risk of contracting the virus.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by AIDS or do not have a related condition may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and a deeper understanding of AIDS, ultimately benefiting patients living with the disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using nonhuman primates for AIDS research, indicating that this approach is both established and valuable.
Where this research is happening
San Antonio, United States
- Texas Biomedical Research Institute — San Antonio, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaushal, Deepak — Texas Biomedical Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Kaushal, Deepak
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.