Working with nonhuman primates in the research setting is rewarding as these animals are smart, curious, at times mischievous and have distinct personalities.

The scientists in the Basso Lab believe in the freedom of speech, and urge you to fact check information disseminated by any special interest groups regarding NHP research. Spreading mis and disinformation is dangerous and threatens public health, as well as ongoing research on Parkinson’s Disease and other devastating neurological and neuropsychiatric illness.

For more information about the importance of animals in research and some of the ways this work is regulated, we encourage you to explore these resources:

https://www.amprogress.org

https://www.nabr.org

https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk

https://grants.nih.gov/policy-and-compliance/policy-topics/air/why-animals-are-used-in-research

https://olaw.nih.gov/policies-laws/phs-policy.htm

https://www.nal.usda.gov/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare-act