Expanding a colony of disease-free rhesus macaques for HIV/AIDS research
Official title: Further expansion of the Southwest National Primate Research Center Specific Pathogen Free Rhesus Macaque Resource
Funded at Texas Biomedical Research Institute · NIH-10795411 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to increase the number of healthy rhesus macaques at a special research center so that scientists can better understand and find treatments for HIV/AIDS and other diseases that affect people.
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 start | September 8, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD036038-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10795411 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases who may gain from improved treatment options developed through this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by HIV/AIDS or related infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 critical research on HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. The project aims to address the national shortage of nonhuman primates needed for scientific studies by enhancing breeding capacity and improving housing conditions. By expanding the colony, researchers will be able to provide more animals for studies that could lead to better treatments and understanding of diseases affecting humans. The facility is designed to support outdoor housing, which is beneficial for the health and well-being of the animals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using SPF rhesus macaques for HIV/AIDS studies, indicating that this approach is both established and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Biomedical Research Institute
San Antonio, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mallory, Amber — Texas Biomedical Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Mallory, Amber
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.