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Callitrichid Research Center, Dept. of Psychology, University of Nebraska

Primate Laboratory

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Callitrichid Research Center, Dept. of Psychology, University of Nebraska (Established 1983)
Omaha , Nebraska 68182-0274 USA
Director: Jeffrey A. French Phone: 1 (402) 554-2558 Fax: 1 (402) 554-3121 E-mail: jfrench@mail.unomaha.edu
Affiliations: Nebraska Behavioral Biology Group

Mission: Basic research on the reproductive biology and behavior of endangered callitrichids (marmosets and tamarins).

Principal Research Programs: Socioendocrinology; Reproduction; Communication (vocal and olfactory); Foraging; Mating systems; Conservation biology

Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Pre-College, Undergraduate, Graduate; Field work opportunities not available; Program emphasis: Social behavior; Reproduction; Noninvasive endocrine monitoring; Financial support occasionally available

Number of Staff: Total (8); Scientists (2), Support Staff (2), Graduate Students (4)

Key Personnel: Jeffrey A. French, Director, E-mail: jfrench@mail.unomaha.edu ; Coordinator of Animal Care (TBA), 402-554-2943

Species Supported: Callithrix kuhlii, Wied's black tufted-ear marmoset (12) Callithrix geoffroyi, white-faced marmoset (30) Callithrix penicillata, tufted-ear marmoset (12)

Web Site: WWW site at http://cricket.unl.edu/NBBG/French/French.html

Entry created: 1998-03-30
Review requested: 2003-11-17
Entry last reviewed: 2006-07-25

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