Nonhuman primates (NHPs) serve a crucial role in translational research as animal models for exploring the pathogenesis of infectious and noninfectious diseases, and for testing of biologic therapies and vaccines. While many human diagnostic immunologic reagents cross react with the primate species commonly employed in translational research, gaps exist for a substantial number of reagent targets. Furthermore, antibodies that target specific immune functions or deplete specific lymphocyte subpopulations in vivo have proven valuable in defining disease mechanisms or can be used as proof-of-concept for new therapies. For the past 15 years, the NIH Nonhuman Primate Reagent Resource has responded to needs of the scientific community by developing, manufacturing and distributing NHP- specific reagents for in vitro diagnostics and for in vivo use. Utilization of this resource has grown dramatically since this program's inception. During the last budget year, we fulfilled 500 reagent requests from 126 investigators and distributed over 300 grams of recombinant antibody for administration to NHPs. Taking advantage of scientific advances and technological improvements in antibody development, engineering, expression and vectoring, we will continue to support the scientific community utilizing NHP models across all scientific disciplines.

Public Health Relevance

The Nonhuman Primate Reagent Resource develops, manufactures and distributes antibody research reagents for use as tools in nonhuman primate models of disease. These antibody tools help investigators to develop treatments and vaccines for many different infectious diseases. Some antibodies are also being evaluated as therapeutics for autoimmune diseases and in organ transplantation.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Resource-Related Research Projects--Cooperative Agreements (U24)
Project #
5U24AI126683-04
Application #
9700059
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAI1)
Program Officer
Shaw, Julia M
Project Start
2016-09-29
Project End
2021-05-31
Budget Start
2019-06-01
Budget End
2020-05-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
Department
Type
Overall Medical
DUNS #
603847393
City
Worcester
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01655
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