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Battelle Primate Facility.

R E Weller¹, E L Wierman, C A Málaga

¹Battelle, Pacific Northwest Laboratories, Life Sciences Center, Richland, WA 99352.

Journal of Medical Primatology

|May 1, 1991

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The Battelle Primate Facility offers extensive resources for neotropical primate research, including a large animal collection and biomedical database. It supports diverse studies and international collaborations, fostering primatology and conservation efforts.

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Area of Science:

Primatology
Comparative Pathology
Conservation Biology

Background:

The Battelle Primate Facility maintains a significant collection of neotropical primates.
It serves as a crucial research hub for academic and institutional researchers.
The facility is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborative Center for Clinical Pathology of Neotropical Primates.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the resources and research opportunities available at the Battelle Primate Facility.
To emphasize the facility's role in advancing primatology, conservation, and clinical pathology.
To promote collaborative research in neotropical primate studies.

Main Methods:

Access to a large collection of neotropical primates for various studies.
Utilization of preserved tissues and an extensive biomedical database.
Involvement in the Peruvian Primatological Project for field and laboratory research.

Main Results:

Facilitation of diverse research across multiple scientific disciplines.
Provision of essential resources for undergraduate and graduate students.
Support for international collaborations and research initiatives.

Conclusions:

The Battelle Primate Facility is a vital resource for neotropical primate research and conservation.
The facility's comprehensive resources support a wide range of scientific inquiry.
Collaborations through projects like the Peruvian Primatological Project enhance global understanding of primates.