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Centro di Primatologia HSR

Primate Center

Italy

Centro di Primatologia HSR (Established 1992)
via Olgettina, 60 , Milan , 21032 Italy
Director: Marco Rigamonti Phone: 39 (2) 26433651 Fax: 39 (2) 26415202
Affiliations: Institute of Psychology, Medical Faculty, University of Milan

Mission: To improve scientific knowledge about primate psychobiology and behavior. To study the phylogeny of brain function and cognitive abilities in primates.

Principal Research Programs: Primate cognitive processes; Primate communication; Lateralization of brain functions

Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: undergraduate; Field work opportunities occasionally available; Program emphasis: Cognitive processes; Phylogeny of brain function; Vocal communication; Financial support rarely available

Number of Staff: Total (10); Scientists (4), Support Staff (3), Students (3)

Key Personnel: Marco Rigamonti, Director, E-mail: marco.rigamonti@hsr.it
Alberto Perini, Chief Veterinarian
Marco Poli, Scientific Coordinator E-mail: poli@mailserver.unimi.it


Species Supported: "Macaca nemestrina" (25)

Entry created: 1998-03-30
Review requested: 2007-02-27
Entry last reviewed: 2001-11-14

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