Improving data management for HIV vaccine development
Official title: Data Management Core
Funded at Scripps Research Institute, the · NIH-11076792 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making it easier for researchers to share and understand the complex data needed to create an HIV vaccine, which could ultimately help improve vaccine development for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Scripps Research Institute, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $276,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AI177683-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11076792 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are individuals affected by HIV or those interested in HIV vaccine research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by HIV or are not involved in HIV vaccine research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management and sharing of complex data generated in the pursuit of an HIV vaccine. By developing innovative bioinformatics tools and a user-friendly data portal, the project aims to make vast amounts of data more accessible and interpretable for researchers and the community. The initiative emphasizes collaboration and community engagement to ensure that the data and tools developed are widely adopted and utilized. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved vaccine development processes and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and accessible HIV vaccines.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on data management and bioinformatics in vaccine development have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Scripps Research Institute, the
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hughes, Laura D. — Scripps Research Institute, the
- Study coordinator: Hughes, Laura D.
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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.