Understanding how the immune system affects HIV in children
Official title: Core-001
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11060879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the immune system affects HIV in children, using advanced technology that needs only a little bit of blood or tissue, to help find new ways to treat and manage the virus.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $69,433 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HD112217-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11060879 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-20 years living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not infected with HIV or are outside the age range of 0-20 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the immune factors that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of HIV reservoirs in pediatric patients. By utilizing advanced bioinformatics and multiomic data integration, the project aims to analyze complex biological data to gain insights into HIV in children. The research employs cutting-edge technologies that require minimal blood or tissue samples, making it accessible for young patients. The goal is to identify potential therapeutic targets for future treatments and interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for managing HIV in children, potentially improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar bioinformatics approaches has shown promise in understanding HIV dynamics, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharma, Ashish Arunkumar — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sharma, Ashish Arunkumar
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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.