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Center for Neotropical Primate Research and Resources, Department of Comparative Medicine, University of South AlabamaPrimate LaboratoryMobile, Alabama, USA Center for Neotropical Primate Research and Resources, Department of Comparative Medicine, University of South Alabama (Established 1980) 992 Medical Sciences Building , Mobile , Alabama 36688-0002 USA Director: Christian R. Abee, D.V.M. Phone: (251) 460-6293 Fax: (251) 460-6286 E-mail: cabee@mdanderson.org Affiliations: University of South Alabama Mission: To improve the reproduction of the squirrel monkey and owl monkeys in captivity, by focused research efforts on areas which show the most promise for improving reproductive efficiency and adding to the foundation of knowledge on the basic biology of this genus. The results of these studies are used to develop new and better breeding colony management strategies and to better define these neotropical primates as a biomedical research models. Additionally, the laboratory provides animals, tissues and biological fluids from squirrel and owl monkeys as a biomedical resource. Principal Research Programs: Reproductive biology; Reproductive behavior; Cytogenetics and biochemical markers; Primate veterinarian medicine; Animal well-being Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Undergraduate, Graduate; Field work opportunities not available; Program emphasis: Reproductive biology; Reproductive behavior; Veterinary medicine; Animal well-being; Colony demographics and management; Financial support occasionally available Number of Staff: Total (16); Scientists (6); Support Staff (8); Graduate Students (2) Key Personnel: Christian R. Abee, Director, E-mail: cabee@mdanderson.org Alan R. Brady, Clinical Medicine, E-mail: abrady@usouthal.edu Jon W. Garcia, Business Manager, E-mail: jwgarcia@mdanderson.org Susan V. Gibson, Pathology, E-mail: sgibson@usouthal.edu Julio Ruiz, Clinical Medicine, E-Mail: jruiz@usouthal.edu Jonathan G. Scammell, Endocrinology, E-mail: jscammel@jaguar1.usouthal.edu Lawrence E. Williams, Behavior, E-mail: lewillia@mdanderson.org Species Supported: "Saimiri boliviensis boliviensis" (368); "Saimiri boliviensis peruviensis" (56); "Saimiri sciureus" (83); "Aotus azarae" (26); "Aotus hybrids" (34); "Aotus nancymaae" (222); "Aotus vociferans" (28) Web Site: www.cnprr.org Entry created: 1998-03-30 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |