Understanding how the immune system affects HIV in children
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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 ID | NIH-11060879 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-20 years living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infected with HIV or are outside the age range of 0-20 years may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharma, Ashish Arunkumar — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sharma, Ashish Arunkumar
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.