The CFAR Molecular Virology/Virology Core serves as a foundational support and important resource for AIDS investigators at AECOM and collaborating institutions. The technologic repertoire of the Core includes both quality-controlled routine and specialized HIV-1 methodologies, including (1) Molecular cloning and prorogation of HIV-1 isolates (2) Determination of acid-labile and acid-stable HIV-1 p24 antigen concentration; (3) HIV culture [Qualitative, Quantitative, Plasma, Tropism-Variant]; (4) HIV isolation and concentration; and (5) HIV neutralization. The Core has demonstrated ability and capacity for efficiently handling a large and diverse research and clinical specimen load, as reflected in its virologic support of numerous AECOM investigators as well as multiple ACTG sites. In addition, Core personnel encompass a brad range of expertise and experience in the field of retrovirology, with recognized contributions in HIV-1 research, forming an effective framework for stimulation of interactive multidisciplinary collaborations. These assets have enabled the Core to actively support research directed toward HIV-1 vaccine development, investigation of maternal-feta transmission of HIV, efficacy of therapeutic interventions in HIV disease, development of novel modalities for prevention of HIV-1 transmission via blood-products, research on the role of viral variants in maternal-fetal HIV transmission, evaluation of viral load in HIV- infected patients in clinical trials, and variety of additional basic and clinical AIDS-related research projects and clinical applications. The CFAR Virology Core provides access to state-of-the-art technologic support and to Core personnel having current scientifically sound expertise and experience in HIV-1 retrovirology, and thus furnishes an environment which promotes interactive, collaborative research and facilitates timely application of basic research to the clinical arena.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
5P30AI027741-10
Application #
6267993
Study Section
Project Start
1998-03-01
Project End
2000-02-29
Budget Start
1997-10-01
Budget End
1998-09-30
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
009095365
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461
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