Studies into Militarily Relevent Infectious Diseases of interest to Both United States and Royal Thai Governments

Abstract

Cooperative agreement # DAMDl7-95-2-5001 was implemented October 15, 1994 to provide funding support for Royal Thai Army at Armed Forces Research Institute of medical Sciences (AFRIMS) engaged in research activities in collaboration with US Army. 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 funding period, research activities were directed in 4 primary areas 1) active surveillance of RTA conscripts to determine the dynamics of HIV epidemic in Thailand; 2) studies of natural history of HIV infection/disease in Thais; 3) cohort development studies attempting to define an appropriate population(s) for phase III vaccine testing; 4) conduction of phase 1/11 vaccine studies to determine safety and immunogenicity of potential HIV vaccines in Thais. Other efforts under the Cooperative Agreement during the funding period included 1) animal care and handling 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA387876

Entities

People

  • Gobchoke Puavilai
  • Sorachai Nitayaphan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Culture Techniques
  • Health Services
  • Hepatitis
  • Hiv Infections
  • Immunogenicity
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Lymphocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • United States
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology