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Foundation for Comparative and Conservation BiologyFoundationNeedmore, Pennsylvania, USA Foundation for Comparative and Conservation Biology (Established 1999) 4139 Gem Bridge Road , Needmore , Pennsylvania 17238 USA Director: Joseph M. Erwin, Ph.D. Phone: 1-717-573-2081 (home/office); 1-301-938-8955 (cell) E-mail: agingapes@gmail.com Affiliations: Erwin has an adjunct appointment at Virginia Tech Mission: The Foundation promotes science in the service of conservation and health. Special emphases are on the comparative study of aging, advancing primate well-being in captivity, and provision of support services for conservation of wild primates and their habitats. The Foundation also facilitates science education through curriculum development, teacher training, and educational exhibits.THE FCCB DOES NOT YET PROVIDE FUNDING. FCCB can administer funds granted for the purposes listed above. Principal Research Programs: The primary emphasis is on the health and well-being of human and nonhuman primates. Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities are not yet offered, but the ED will provide advice to students on request. Financial Aid: No financial aid is provided. Number of Staff: no paid staff Key Personnel: Joseph M. Erwin, Executive Director Phone: 717-573-2081 E-mail: agingapes@gmail.com Keely Smith, Project Associate Board Members: T. August, MD (Johns Hopkins) S. Boysen, PhD (Ohio State); J. Erwin, PhD (Bioqual) J. Garbe, DVM, JD (Veterinary Law Consultant) P. Hof,* MD (Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NY) J. Landon, PhD (Bioqual) D. Perl, MD (Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NY) C. Southwick, PhD (Colorado) J. Wallis, PhD (Oklahoma Health Sciences Center) P. Wright, PhD (SUNY Stony Brook, and Inst for Conservation of Tropical Environments. *ex officio, Chair of Council of Scientific Advisors Other board members will be added. Species Supported: Not applicable. Associated Field Sites: Grants have been administered for projects in Central African Republic, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and funds have been raised for a field project in Brazil. Please contact the Executive Director for more details. Web Site: under revision Publications: FCCB does not yet publish a newsletter or journal. Numerous publications in carefully reviewed journals have come from FCCB supported or coordinated projects. Entry created: 2000-11-20 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |