Military HIV Research Program

Abstract

This project conducts research on HIV, which causes AIDS. Work in this area includes refining improved identification methods to determine genetic diversity of the virus and evaluating and preparing overseas sites for future vaccine trials. Additional activities include refining candidate vaccines for preventing HIV and undertaking preclinical studies (studies required before testing in humans) to assess vaccine for potential to protect and/or manage the disease in infected individuals.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
4b337bf23cb0e42e6ddccfa6eb8ad327

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology

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