Interview with the Director: The importance of the Washington National Primate Research Center by Chris Petkov & Renee Hartig The following article was originally posted to the Speaking of Research…

Note: The NPRCs will update this blog with our latest COVID-19 news. Since beginning COVID-19 research in early 2020 , NPRC researchers have made encouraging progress in efforts to better…

Effective Date: August 1, 2020 The National Primate Research Centers (the “NPRCs” or “we” or “us”) collectively operate this website (http://nprc.org, the “Site”) to provide information about our mission and…

The well-being of our animals is a top priority.   Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, NPRC employees are committed to the health and…

Scientific discovery is an ongoing process that takes time, observation, data collection and analysis, patience and more. At the NPRCs, our recent COVID-19 research is an example of the ongoing…

In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, scientists at the National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) have initiated research programs to better understand and diagnose as well as develop…

The Influence of Social Status on Early Social Development: Insights from Maturing Visual Pathways Forming infant-caregiver bonds is critical to social and neural development during infancy. However, the underlying brain…

National Primate Research Centers Prioritize Openness for Scientific Progress At the forefront of biomedical and behavioral research are the seven National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs). They form a vital network…

Top 10 Research Accomplishments at the NPRCs The National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) have played a crucial role in some of the most important medical breakthroughs of the past 50…

When it comes to kidney transplants, compatibility between the donor and recipient is a critical factor for success. However, even when a donor and recipient are closely matched, long-term drug…