Improving housing for nonhuman primates in HIV research
Official title: Washington National Primate Research Center
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11090277 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make life better for monkeys used in HIV research by giving them more space to live together in groups, which helps them feel happier and healthier while still allowing scientists to do their important work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $499,000 |
| NIH project number | 3P51OD010425-63S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11090277 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are nonhuman primates, specifically macaques, involved in HIV/AIDS studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in HIV-related research or do not have access to nonhuman primate studies will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the living conditions of nonhuman primates used in HIV-related studies by implementing collapsible pen housing. The goal is to provide a more complex and enriched environment that allows for group socialization, which is crucial for the psychological well-being of the animals. By transitioning from individual or pair housing to group pens, the study aims to improve both the physical and emotional health of the primates. The pens will be designed for easy access to the animals for research procedures, ensuring that their welfare is prioritized while still allowing for necessary scientific work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved welfare for nonhuman primates, which may enhance the quality of HIV research outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improved housing conditions for research animals can lead to better psychological and physical health outcomes, supporting the potential success of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ostendorf, Mari — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Ostendorf, Mari
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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.