Tulane University of Louisiana · BiologyHIV Pediatric Remission Lab
Huanbin Xu · New Orleans, Louisiana
Research Focus
Dr. Huanbin Xu's lab focuses on finding effective early treatment strategies to achieve HIV remission in infants. They conduct research using infant macaque models to explore how timely interventions can lead to sustained viral suppression without the need for antiviral treatment. The lab aims to improve prevention methods for mother-to-child transmission of HIV and advance the understanding of how infant immune systems respond to infections and treatments.
HIVpediatric remissionearly interventionantiretroviralsneonatal treatmentmother-to-child transmissionviral reservoirsmacaque modelscabotegravirimmunological alterations
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the efficacy of early antiretroviral therapy in neonates to achieve sustained HIV remission.
AIM 02Assess the role of viral reservoirs in determining treatment outcomes in pediatric patients.
AIM 03Evaluate the pharmacokinetics of new antiviral agents in infant primates.
AIM 04Explore optimal timing and duration for intervention to promote ART-free remission in infants.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRcell culturemacaque modelsimmunoassaysdrug pharmacokineticsviral load measurementanimal handlingdata analysisethical research practices
Output against the department
Publications75bottom 22% of dept.808th of 1,033
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Citations2.0kbottom 13% of dept.895th of 1,033
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