Web Links

National Primate Research Centers

California National Primate Research Center
New England 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
Yerkes National Primate Research Center

Governmental Agencies

National Center for Research Resources
National Institute of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Animal Research Information

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Focus: the responsible use of animals in biomedical research, testing and education

Americans for Medical Progress
Focus: promotes understanding of and support for humane animal use in medical research

National Association for Biomedical Research
Focus: public policy recognizing the vital role of humane animal use in research, education and product testing.

Northwest Association for Biomedical Research
Focus: biomedical research and ways scientists are working to prevent and treat diseases and disorders

Primate Info Net
Focus: biology with relevance to human and animal health

States United for Biomedical Research
Focus: promotes the value of biomedical research through science and education

Educational Resources

American Society of Primatologists Research Questions and Answers
Focus: research with nonhuman primates

American Society of Primatologists Teaching Materials
Focus: information on nonhuman primates

Emory College Center for Science Education
Focus: promotes interest, access and participation in scientific careers

Kids 4 Research
Focus: laboratory animal use in biomedical research and education Focus: promotes interest, access and participation in scientific careers

My DNA
Focus: genetics and health issues

Genomic Research and Information

Fernbank Museum of Natural History: Genomic Revolution
Focus: genomics, the study of genes and their functions

New Scientist: The chimpanzee genome is unveiled
Focus: the chimpanzee genome (The chimpanzee genome was sequenced using a blood sample from a Yerkes chimpanzee.)