# Viral Testing Core

> **NIH NIH U42** · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $46,054

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY, Core B: Viral Testing Core
Genetically characterized rhesus macaques that are free of endemic viral pathogens have become the premier
animal model for HIV/AIDS research, including studies on HIV pathogenesis, AIDS-related opportunistic
infections, as well as the development of HIV treatments and vaccines. The establishment of specific
pathogen-free (SPF) colonies also serves to protect animal caretakers from zoonotic diseases and improves
overall animal health. However, the successful derivation and maintenance of SPF colonies is challenging and
requires strict surveillance regimens over long periods of time. Therefore, the overall aim of the Viral Testing
Core is to provide appropriate pathogen surveillance and implement state-of-the-art testing services, in order to
maintain our SPF colonies free of disease. To do this, we will use proven virus screening algorithms combined
with an expanding arsenal of screening assays. A central strategy to achieve this will be the implementation of
a new multiplexed protein microarray assay platform for routine colony screening, which we have recently
developed and validated at our center.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9873091
- **Project number:** 5U42OD010426-18
- **Recipient organization:** OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Christoph Adrian Kahl
- **Activity code:** U42 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $46,054
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9873091

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9873091, Viral Testing Core (5U42OD010426-18). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-21 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9873091. Licensed CC0.

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