Emory National Primate Research Center

The Emory National Primate Research Center conducts essential basic science and translational research to advance scientific understanding and to improve the health and well-being of humans and nonhuman primates. They provide leadership, training and resources to foster scientific creativity, collaboration and discoveries. Emory-based research is grounded in scientific integrity, expert knowledge, respect for colleagues, an open exchange of ideas and compassionate, quality animal care.

The Center houses nearly 3,400 nonhuman primates between two locations at its main center on Emory's Atlanta campus and its field station in Lawrenceville, Georgia, as well as 12,000 rodents in the Emory Primate Research Center vivarium at the main center. These animals are critical to the Center’s research in the fields of microbiology and immunology, neurologic diseases, neuropharmacology, behavioral, cognitive and developmental neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders. Emory Primate Research Center-based programs are seeking ways to: develop vaccines for infectious and noninfectious diseases; treat drug addiction; interpret brain activity through imaging; increase understanding of progressive illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases; unlock the secrets of memory; determine how the interaction between genetics and society shape who we are; and advance knowledge about the evolutionary links between biology and behavior.