Empowering the delivery of leading edge scientific discoveries to improve human health while promoting the highest standards of care, health, well-being and conservation for primates around the world.
To meet this mission, the WaNPRC supports biomedical research activities, professional research staff, specifically bred and maintained nonhuman primate colonies, and dedicated facilities and equipment required for nonhuman primate research protocols.
Research
To support translational and pre-clinical biomedical research utilizing nonhuman primates with emphasis in the areas of AIDS-related research, developmental biology, functional genomics, immunology, reproductive biology, neurophysiology, international studies, transplantation and stem cell biology, virology, and development of primate disease models. These major areas of research serve as focal points for the core and affiliate research program.
Resources
To provide a complete, inclusive spectrum of resources necessary for successful implementation of nonhuman primate protocols.
Access
To provide efficient and effective access to the resources of the Center to the local, regional, national, and international primate research community.
Operational Efficiency
To continue to become more cost efficient, evaluating long-term research resource needs, and implementing organizational and resource changes to best accommodate those requirements.
Scientists
To maintain and expand the Center’s affiliate and core scientist roster to increase the use of nonhuman primate models in biomedical research as well as provide additional scientific resources for the broader research community.
Dissemination of Information
To disseminate information regarding nonhuman primate use and research findings to scientists throughout the biomedical research community.
Training Opportunities
To provide comprehensive and appropriate training programs for scientists, staff, and students regarding nonhuman primate research, safety, biohazards, and the proper care and use of nonhuman primates in research.