Increasing the number of common marmosets for neuroscience research
Collaborative Expansion of Marmoset Colonies for Neuroscience Research
This study is working to breed more common marmosets, which are small monkeys that help scientists learn about how our brains work and how to treat mental health issues, so researchers can have more healthy marmosets for their important studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10879038 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to address the growing demand for common marmosets in neuroscience by collaborating to expand their colonies. Marmosets are valuable for studying cognition, behavior, and mental health due to their unique characteristics, such as small size and social behaviors similar to humans. The project will focus on breeding and providing healthy marmosets to support various national neuroscience research initiatives. By increasing the availability of these animals, the research hopes to facilitate advancements in understanding brain function and related disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals with neurological or psychiatric conditions that could be studied using marmoset models.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have neurological or psychiatric conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the understanding of brain function and mental health disorders, leading to improved treatments for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized marmosets in neuroscience, indicating a promising approach for future studies.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levine, Jon E — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Levine, Jon E
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.