Increasing the housing capacity for pigtail macaques at Johns Hopkins University
Expansion and modification of animal housing and support spaces to increase production of the NIH U42 supported pigtailed macaque colony at Johns Hopkins University
This project is all about building better homes and support spaces for pigtail macaques at Johns Hopkins University, so they can help with important health research on diseases like HIV/AIDS and COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10592753 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to expand and enhance the housing and support facilities for pigtail macaques at Johns Hopkins University to meet the rising demand for these animals in biomedical research. The plan includes constructing additional housing for 120 more macaques and creating specialized support spaces such as an operating room and radiology room. By improving the living conditions and management of these animals, the project seeks to increase their productivity and availability for critical research, particularly in areas like HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. This initiative is crucial for ensuring a steady supply of this important animal model for various health-related studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals involved in biomedical research that requires nonhuman primate models, particularly for studies related to infectious diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or who do not require studies involving nonhuman primates may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more reliable supply of pigtail macaques for biomedical research, leading to advancements in understanding and treating diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully expanded animal housing facilities to improve research outcomes, indicating that this approach has been effective in the past.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mankowski, Joseph L — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Mankowski, Joseph L
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.