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Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPrimate CenterMadison, Wisconsin, USA Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Established 1960) 1220 Capitol Court , Madison , Wisconsin 53715-1299 USA Director: Joseph Kemnitz Phone: 1 (608) 263-3500 Fax: 1 (608) 263-4031 (administrative); 1 (608) 265-4729 (staff) Affiliations: National Institutes of Health - National Center for Research Resources Mission: Fundamental research in primate biology with relevance to human and animal health. Research is pursued at molecular, cellular, systemic, whole animal and environmental levels, including projects in conservation biology. Principal Research Programs: Research Areas: Aging and Metabolic Diseases, Immunogenetics and Immonology, Reproduction and Development, Neurobiology, Physiological Ethology, Psychobiology. Some areas of research focus: aging and dietary restriction, embryonic stem cells, AIDS vaccine research, women's health (polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, infertility), disorders of puberty, the aging brain, glaucoma and presbyopia, osteoporosis, Parkinson's, movement disorders, diabetes, obesity, ovulation suppression, biology of fear, other emotions. Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for graduate, professional, other (outreach to precollege students and other interested groups). Program emphasis: Aforementioned research areas. Financial support seldom available. Note: Educational and training opportunities are available to interested graduate and undergraduate students case-by-case. Interested students should submit a research plan to Susan Baculik, sbaculikATprimate.wisc.edu. Outreach activities are also considered case-by-case. Contact Jordana Lenon at least one month in advance of planned visit, jlenonATprimate.wisc.edu. Key Personnel: Joseph Kemnitz, Director, Phone: 263-3500, E-mail: kemnitzATprimate.wisc.edu Jim Butts, Associate Director/Operational Services/Business, Phone: 262-9606, E-mail: jbuttsATprimate.wisc.edu Ei Terasawa, Neurobiology, Phone: 263-3579, E-mail: terasawaATprimate.wisc.edu David Abbott, Physiological Ethology, Phone: 263-3583, E-mail: abbottATprimate.wisc.edu Christopher Coe, Psychobiology, Phone: 263-3550, E-mail: ccoeATfacstaff.wisc.edu Marina Emborg, WNRPC Parkinson's research, Phone: 262-9714, E-mail: emborgATprimate.wisc.edu Erwin Montgomery, Neurology, Phone: 265-6470, E-mail: montgomeryATprimate.wisc.edu Richard Weindruch, Aging and Metabolic Diseases, Phone: 262-0788, E-mail: rhweindrATfacstaff.wisc.edu James Thomson, Stem Cells Services/Pathology Services, Phone: 263-3585, E-mail: thomsonATprimate.wisc.edu Thaddeus Golos, Reproduction Research Services, Phone: 263-3567, E-mail: golosATprimate.wisc.edu David Watkins, AIDS vaccine research, E-mail: watkinsATprimate.wisc.edu Saverio "Buddy" Capuano, Veterinarian/Animal Services, Phone: 263-3571, E-mail: capuanoATprimate.wisc.edu Susan Baculik, Human Resources, Phone: 263-3520, E-mail: sbaculikATprimate.wisc.edu Jordana Lenon, Public Information Officer/Outreach, Phone: 263-7024, E-mail: jlenonATprimate.wisc.edu Ray Hamel, Director, Jacobsen Library, Phone: 263-3512, E-mail: hamelATprimate.wisc.edu Tom Lynch, Computer Services/Data Management, Phone: 263-3509, E-mail: tlynchATprimate.wisc.edu Toni Ziegler, Assay Services, Phone: 263-3507, E-mail: zieglerATprimate.wisc.edu Eva Rakasz, Immunology, E-mail: erakaszATprimate.wisc.edu Thomas Friedrich, Virology, E-mail: thomasfATprimate.wisc.edu David O'Connor, Genetics, E-mail:doconnorATprimate.wisc.edu Edi Chan, Executive Assistant, E-mail: chanATprimate.wisc.edu Species Supported: "Macaca mulatta" (about 1250); "Callithrix jacchus" (about 230); Macaca fascicularis (about 70); Chlorocebus aethiops (about 20); Associated Field Sites: Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico, contact Steve Shelton, Psychology, at sheltonsATwisc.edu (free-ranging rhesus colony behavioral/psychobiological research). Natal, Brasil, contact Toni Ziegler, Assay Services, at zieglerATprimate.wisc.edu (collaborating with many scientists doing marmoset field research). Minas Gerais, Brasil, contact Karen Strier, Anthropology, at kbstrierATwisc.edu (muriqui field research). Central and South America, contact Charles Snowdon, Psychology/Zoology, at snowdonATwisc.edu (numerous species) Quito, Ecuador, contact Stella de la Torre, Behavioral Ecology, at stellaATusfq.edu.ec (pygmy marmoset field research) Web Site: http://www.primate.wisc.edu/ Publications: "Centerline" (WNPRC scientific activities, biannual); Annual Progress Report, "Primate Pulse" (in-house staff newsletter). "Linking Research to Healthy Living," National Primate Research Centers brochure, WNPRC fact sheets. Entry created: 1998-03-30 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |