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Nonhuman Primate Core Research Projects

Request For Applications: Pilot Project Grant Program 2009

Call for Proposals:
To facilitate opportunities for Penn CFAR investigators to utilize the nonhuman primate model of AIDS, our Nonhuman Primate (NHP) Core includes animals and animal support for Penn CFAR developmental studies. The goal of this program is to allow an investigator to accumulate sufficient data and expertise to apply for an independent NIH grant. 

Funds are available for the procurement and care of 8 animals (up to 4 animals per project) a year, including appropriate animal laboratory studies (collection of body fluids, biopsies, surgeries, necropsies and basic or SIV-specific laboratory studies).  This will permit funding for 1 or 2 projects each year, depending on the number of animals requested, the length of the project, and receipt of competitive applications.  Laboratory studies performed at Penn will be the responsibility of the investigator, and there are no funds available for salary support.

All Penn CFAR investigators are eligible for these pilot funds.  If interested, it is strongly recommended that you contact one of the investigators from the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) as early as possible to discuss potential studies, study design etc.

No budget page is required as award is for procurement and use of animals at TNPRC.

Submission Deadline:   CLOSED for 2009

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TNPRC Investigators:
Dr. Andrew A. Lackner
alackner@tpc.tulane.edu

Dr. Preston Marx
pmarxj@tulane.edu

Dr. Ron Veazey
rveazey@tulane.edu