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 DIRP Non-Human Primate Core - Overview

Mission

The mission of the NIMH IRP Neurobiology Non-Human Primate Core is to develop and provide support for assessment of non-human primate models to assist NIMH IRP research objectives, particularly those related to causes and treatment of psychiatric disorders.


Purposes
*Breed and rear monkeys with varying early-life experiences purported to influence the emergence of psychiatric disorders. The staff of the Core is trained and experienced in many aspects of non-human primate husbandry, breeding and rearing strategies and handling methods.

*Develop, implement and support detailed cognitive, behavioral, physiological and endocrine profiles of Core monkeys. Core staff are trained and experienced in various aspects of non-human primate behavioral analysis, particularly those related to social development, social dominance and emotional behavior. Further, Core staff is skilled in the rapid collection of blood and CSF samples.

*Provide a team of skilled technicians to assist ongoing research projects. The technicians work closely with the animals and can provide valuable insights related to individual temperament, handling and daily variance in environment.

*Provide training and reliability testing for investigators and their staff in non-human primate ethogram development, behavioral observation techniques, and other testing techniques.

*Provide database management of complex behavioral, endocrine and genetic profiles related to pedigree, rearing experience, social competence and emotionality.

*Sponsor seminars related to non-human primate research related to NIMH IRP goals.
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This page was last updated April 3, 2008.


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