Studies into Militarily Relevant Infectious Diseases of Interest to Both United States and Royal Thai Governments
Abstract
Cooperative Agreement # DAMD17-95-2-5001 was implemented 15 October 1994 to provide funding support for Royal Thai Army investigators at Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) engaged in research activities in collaboration with U.S. Army investigators. The principal focus of research under the agreement is directed to activities to prepare for development and testing of vaccine(s) for prevention of HIV infection and/or disease. During the report period, research activities were directed in 4 primary areas: (1) continuing and expanding studies of natural history of HIV infection/disease in Thais to define and establish endpoints for projected vaccine efficacy testing; (2) cohort development studies attempting to define an appropriate population(s) for vaccine testing; (3) conduction of phase 1/11 vaccine studies to determine safety and immunogenicity of potential HIV vaccines in Thais; and (4) Active surveillance of RTA conscripts to determine the dynamics of HIV epidemic in Thailand. Other efforts under the Cooperative Agreement during the reporting period included: (1) animal care and handling, including multiple small animal species and primate colony, in support of other ongoing research activities at AFRIMS, exclusive of HIV research; and (2) site maintenance activities in support of research activities including glassware and utilities support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA359292
Entities
People
- Gobchoke Puavilai