This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Background: Two grants (U24, U42) provide funding for derivation of the AIDS SPF colony. Methods: Initially animals were derived from the TNPRC conventional breeding colony. Animals are negative for SIV, STLV-1, SRV, and B-virus. All animals from the AIDS SPF colonies are limited to assignment to AIDS research projects. The census of the colony is approximately 1946, which meets projections. Fifty-seven of the animals are assigned to the expanded SPF program. Results/Discussion: In 2009, 114 SPF rhesus were assigned to affiliate and core investigators. In addition, piggybacked use of animals in the breeding colony occurred. Tissues, including blood, feces, saliva, and bone marrow, were provided to investigators to support their research programs. Behavioral/observational data were also collected to support research and management programs. All piggyback use of animals is noninvasive or minimally invasive and allows animals to remain in their social groups with no impact to production.
Showing the most recent 10 out of 352 publications
