# Basic Science Core C

> **NIH NIH P30** · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · 2022 · $253,304

## Abstract

Summary
Basic Science Core C will provide virology and immunology and nonhuman primate (NHP) resources and
services to facilitate high-priority HIV/AIDS research, particularly projects within the research theme of the
Texas D-CFAR: Ending HIV and Optimizing HIV Health in Texas. Based on a survey of anticipated D-
CFAR members, we expect the planned services to meet current needs and future directions of our
investigators. First, Core C will provide state-of the-art virology and immunology services, SIV/SHIV-macaque
resources, reagents, customized services, and experimental design support for D-CFAR investigators. Second,
Core C will support the Scientific Working Group on substance use by consulting on experimental approaches,
developing assays and providing resources for basic and translational research on the influence of substance
use on HIV disease. To further build capacity, a third major goal of the Core is to support high-priority D-CFAR
research initiatives that drive interdisciplinary research in opportunity areas and to support junior investigators
and investigators new to HIV research. To this end, Core C will offer training in virological and immunological
assays, instrumentation use, analysis, and biosafety for working with HIV and macaque tissues, and provide
facilities for HIV research. Core C will also develop new models, and offer access to new technologies and
resources of key interest to D-CFAR member investigators. Finally, Core C will collaborate with Clinical and
Biostatistics Core D and Developmental Core B to prioritize and support pilot projects of high interest. Core C
is led by three experienced HIV researchers with complementary expertise: Dr. Jason Kimata, whose interests
are in HIV molecular virology and cure research; Dr. Mahesh Mohan, who is an expert in SIV-macaque
models, mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, and substance use; Dr. Netanya Utay, who has expertise in
HIV clinical immunology, inflammation, and microbial translocation. They have collaborated with the D-CFAR
leadership team and have helped many others perform HIV-related research projects. They will be supervised
by an Oversight Committee. The Core Co-Directors will be responsible for day-to-day running of the
laboratories, ensuring that usage priorities are managed in a standard manner, and implementing a charge-
back system for services and resources. Successful execution of the Basic Science Core objectives will
facilitate the vision of cutting-edge HIV/AIDS research at Texas D-CFAR institutions and affiliates that will bring
an end to HIV in Texas and beyond.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10397171
- **Project number:** 5P30AI161943-02
- **Recipient organization:** BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** JASON T. KIMATA
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $253,304
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2021-04-23 → 2026-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10397171

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10397171, Basic Science Core C (5P30AI161943-02). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10397171. Licensed CC0.

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