Building new housing for breeding rhesus macaques
State-of-the-art housing to expand the Emory National Primate Research Center SPF rhesus macaque breeding colony
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-10795471
This study is all about creating better living spaces for healthy rhesus macaques at Emory, so they can live in bigger groups and be happier, which will help with important research in the future.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10795471 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on expanding the breeding colony of SPF rhesus macaques at the Emory National Primate Research Center by constructing new, innovative housing. The design will include both indoor and outdoor spaces that promote larger social groupings and enhance animal welfare. By improving the living conditions and breeding capabilities, the project aims to support ongoing and future research needs. The new facilities will also incorporate features that facilitate better animal handling and management by personnel.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are researchers and institutions that require rhesus macaques for biomedical studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research requiring nonhuman primates or those who do not work with animal models may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breeding practices and enhanced welfare for rhesus macaques, ultimately benefiting scientific research that relies on these animals.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach to improving animal housing is innovative, similar efforts in enhancing animal welfare and breeding efficiency in research settings have shown positive outcomes in the past.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COHEN, JOYCE KIMBERLY — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: COHEN, JOYCE KIMBERLY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.