California National Primate Research Center

Karen Bales Appointed Director of the California National Primate Research Center University of California, Davis, Chancellor Gary S. May has named Professor Karen Bales as director of the California National Primate Research Center, or CNPRC, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Karen Bales, Professor of Psychology; Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, as the new director for the California National Primate Research Center. www.ucdavis.edu/news/karen-b...

The Pharmacokinetics of Tulathromycin Following Subcutaneous Administration in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) - PubMed Campylobacter jejuni is a pathogenic bacterium commonly associated with enteritis and diarrhea in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). The standard therapy at the California National Primate Research Cen...

The Pharmacokinetics of Tulathromycin Following Subcutaneous Administration in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta)

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Brazilian neuroscientist reveals how viral infections transform the brain through microscopic detective work Dr. Danielle Beckman's innovative research at the California National Primate Research Center demonstrates how viral infections disrupt brain homeostasis, leading to neuroinflammation and cognitiv...

Our own, Dr Danielle Beckman reveals how her passion for microscopy has evolved into a mission to understand viral impacts on brain health, offering hope for patients suffering from post-viral neurological symptoms. www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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The American Society of Primatologists is hosting a pre-conference workshop comprised of two half-day sessions of instruction and discussion concerning primate behavior and welfare assessment in captive settings. Register at ASP.org
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CA is rallying for science! Join scientists, researchers, faculty, community members, and Sen. Scott Wiener on 5/16 at the SF Civic Center to support SB 829.

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The NIH move to restrict animal research is a bad one and not just about health - it's about national security.

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Join the conversation with UC Davis Professor Koen Van Rompay and CNPRC Core Research Scientist on Wednesday, May 14th, 5:30 pm at G Street Wunderbar.
"Taking HIV Research from Bench to Bedside - Adventures of a Lab Rat with Two Hats!" #NonhumanPrimates #UCDavis #HIVResearch

Join us 4/16 12 Noon

April Investigator Talks Series: Longevity in Families - tracking lifespan, healthspan, and biobehavioral aging in rhesus monkeys.

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Microbial remodeling of gut tryptophan metabolism and indole-3-lactate production regulate epithelial barrier repair and viral suppression in human and simian immunodeficiency virus infections - PubMe... Gut inflammatory diseases cause microbial dysbiosis. Human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) infection disrupts intestinal integrity, subverts repair/renewal pathways, impairs mucosal immunity and propel...

Newly published research from the CNPRC underscores the therapeutic potential of microbial metabolic reprogramming of TRP-to-ILA and mechanisms in mitigating viral pathogenic effects and bolstering mucosal defenses for HIV eradication.

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CHANCELL-ING: The Risks of Federal Research Funding Cuts

Federal funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies, plays a critical role in strategic preparations for the next generation of leaders, innovators and scientists.

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Shared Accountability Shaping the Destinies of Individual and Groups of Nonhuman Primates - PubMed At the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC), the preferred housing for rhesus macaques involves maintaining them in complex social groups outdoors, primarily for breeding purposes. This...

Shared Accountability Shaping the Destinies of Individual and Groups of Nonhuman Primates

Preferred housing for rhesus macaques at the CNPRC involves maintaining them in complex social groups outdoors. This paper outlines the complexities and challenges involved.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39453078/

Recognizing excellence in neuroscience strengthens the entire field.

The 2025 SfN Awards and Prizes celebrate the researchers, educators, and mentors who drive neuroscience forward.

Nominate a colleague, friend, or peer by Thursday, May 8.

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