Improving gene therapy and regenerative medicine using nonhuman primates
Translational Nonhuman Primate Regenerative Medicine and Gene Therapy/Genome Editing Resource Program
This study is looking at how well rhesus monkeys can help us test new treatments for inherited disorders, so we can find safe and effective therapies for people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10983336 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating the use of rhesus monkeys as models for testing new regenerative medicine and gene therapy techniques. By enhancing tools and technologies, the program aims to provide researchers with better resources to evaluate treatments for inherited disorders affecting various organ systems. The study emphasizes the importance of safety assessments in these models, which closely mimic human physiology, to ensure effective and safe therapies for patients. The program will also support the research community in obtaining data for new grant applications and conducting studies necessary for drug approval.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with inherited disorders that could benefit from gene therapy or regenerative medicine.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that are not inherited or do not involve the organ systems being studied may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective gene therapies for patients with inherited disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using nonhuman primate models for gene therapy, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tarantal, Alice F — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Tarantal, Alice F
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.