SPF COLONY

Emory University, Atlanta GA

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Abstract

This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. Primary support for the subproject and the subproject's principal investigator may have been provided by other sources, including other NIH sources. The Total Cost listed for the subproject likely represents the estimated amount of Center infrastructure utilized by the subproject, not direct funding provided by the NCRR grant to the subproject or subproject staff. The central objective of this project is to breed macaques that are specific pathogen free (SPF and genetically characterized for MHC and full pedigree. These animals are made available as subjects to NIH supported investigators for AIDS related research and contribute to national health priorities. This objective is achieved at the center by utilizing an existing colony of SPF macaques. This colony is expanded via breeding and recruitment of young animals from non-SPF breeding colonies for separation and viral screening. The colonies are virally maintained by routine blood collection for testing at specified intervals. This project provides trained personnel and resources that are necessary to maintain and expand the SPF breeding groups and to manage them in order to optimize health and reproductive performance in support of national health related priorities. The YNPRC works closely with NCRR and the Coordinating Committee to implement recommendations regarding uniform husbandry procedures, standardization of screening tests and such other matters as the committee may deem necessary. To maximize the potential that national priorities for SOF production will be met, the YNPRC works in conjunction with other facilities, and investigators identified by NCRR, to maintain NCRR supported SOF colonies.