The Humane Care & Treatment of Animals in Research

The Wake Forest University Primate Center is subject to strict oversight by the institution's Animal Care and Use Committee, which monitors all use of animals for research. In addition, WFUPC faculty investigators work closely with the Animal Resources Program staff.

To learn more about the ethical issues regarding animal research and care of laboratory animals in general, please visit these websites.

Alternatives to Animal Testing, from the UC Davis website
American Society of Primatologists
Americans for Medical Progress
Foundation for Biomedical Research
- Quick Facts About Animal Research (from the FBR website)
- Fact vs. Myth (pdf from the FBR website)
National Association for Biomedical Research
- The Humane Care and Treatment of Laboratory Animals (pdf from the NABR website)
- Regulation of Biomedical Research Using Animals (pdf from the NABR website)
Speaking of Research

Last Updated 1/20/2011

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Wake Forest Primate Center

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Jay Kaplan, PhD

Tel: 336-716-1649

E-mail the WFPC at

wfupc@wakehealth.edu

Wake Forest Primate Center
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Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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