Related Websites

National Primate Research Centers

• NPRCs: Seven Centers. One Network.
• California National Primate Research Center
• Emory National Primate Research Center
• Oregon National Primate Research Center
• Southwest National Primate Research Center
• Tulane National Primate Research Center
• Washington National Primate Research Center
• Wisconsin National Primate Research Center

Governmental Agencies

• National Institutes of Health
  • Office of Research Infrastructure Programs
  • Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
• United States Department of Agriculture

University of Washington

• OFFICE OF RESEARCH
• OFFICE OF ANIMAL WELFARE
  • DARE 2 CARE (D2C) – COMPASSION IN SCIENCE
• DEPARTMENT OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EH&S)

Animal Research Information

• AAALAC International
  A private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs.
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
  Focuses on responsible use of animals in biomedical research, testing and education
• Americans for Medical Progress
  Promotes understanding of and support for humane animal use in medical research
• Animals in Research
• News, policies, education, training, and information on animals in research
• Animal Research Cures
  Straightforward answers to common questions about animal research, including why it is necessary and how it is regulated
• National Association for Biomedical Research
  Promotes public policy recognizing the vital role of humane animal use in research, education and product testing.
• Northwest Association for Biomedical Research
  Biomedical research and ways scientists work to prevent and treat diseases and disorders.
• Primate Info Net
  Biology with relevance to human and animal health.
• States United for Biomedical Research
  Promotes the value of biomedical research through science and education.

Educational Resources

• • • American Society of Primatologists Teaching Materials
      The links on these pages are intended for use by anyone interested in learning more about nonhuman primates. Page includes link to commonly asked questions about primate research.
    • Bioscience Careers
      Learn about careers in laboratory animal science, accompanied career profiles and teacher educational materials guides that include lesson plans to use in the classroom.
    • Foundation for Biomedical Research
      Educating the public about the essential role of biomedical research in the quest for medical advancements, treatments and cures for both people and animals.
    • Northwest Association for Biomedical Research
      Dedicated to strengthening public trust in research community, cultivates public understanding, inspires students, supports excellence in science teaching and fosters dialogue about role of ethics in biomedical research.
    • Kids 4 Research
      Provides information to students, teachers and parents on responsible laboratory animals care and use in biomedical research, testing and education.

Genomic Research and Information

• • New Scientist: The chimpanzee genome is unveiled
    Focus: the chimpanzee genome (The chimpanzee genome was sequenced using a blood sample from a Yerkes chimpanzee.)
  • My DNA
    Focus: genetics and health issues