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International Species Information System (ISIS)
12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8151
URL: www.isis.org
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www.uschimps.org
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Principal
Investigator and Contact
David R. Lukens, M.S.
952-997-9519; Fax: 952-997-9744
E-mail: rick@uschimps.org
Additional Contact
Nathan R. Flesness, B.S.
952-997-9504
E-mail: nate@isis.org
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The main objective is to provide information services to
the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National
Center for Research Resources (NCRR), and the Chimpanzee
Management Program (ChiMP) Office to support efficient
managment of the national chimpanzee resource by supplying
high-quality, timely information.
To Outside Investigators
ISIS is an information center designed to provide
population data collection, analysis, and management
expertise in support of national chimpanzee biomedical
research colonies. Gross pooled animal inventory and
specific chimpanzee information is provided to the
Chimpanzee Biomedical Research Program.
To Collaborating Scientists and Graduate Students
Opportunities exist for collaborative investigations using
an assembled studbook dataset for chimpanzees, and
sophisticated software for demographic and genetic
analysis. No animals are held or otherwise retained by
ISIS.
Index Terms
Chimpanzee genetics, population data, population
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SRI International
Artificial Intelligence Center
333 Ravenswood Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
URL: http://ecocyc.org/
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Principal
Investigator
Peter D. Karp, Ph.D.
650-859-4358; Fax: 650-859-3735
E-mail:
pkarp@ai.sri.com
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To provide a comprehensive database describing all known
E. coli genes and all known enzymes and pathways of
E. coli metabolism.
Develop a bioinformatics toolkit for querying, analyzing,
and visualizing integrated genomic and metabolic data.
Add descriptions of E. coli transporters and genetic
regulatory mechanisms to EcoCyc. Develop an expanded
microbial pathway database that describes pathways for many
microbes in addition to E. coli.
EcoCyc database: The database is available through the Web
site provided, and is also available as a program for the
Sun workstation, and as a flatfile database. MetaCyc
database: A separate database of microbial metabolic
pathways, called MetaCyc, is also available in the same
forms as EcoCyc, and at the same Web site.
Index Terms
Database, E. coli, genome, metabolic pathways,
metabolism.
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National Research Council
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
URL: www.national-academies.org/ilar |
Principal
Investigator and Contact
Joanne Zurlo, Ph.D.
Director
202-334-2486; Fax: 202-334-1687
E-mail: jzurlo@nas.edu
Contact
Kathleen A. Beil
Administrative Assistant
202-334-1264; Fax: 202-334-1687
E-mail: kbeil@nas.edu
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To develop guidelines and disseminate information on the
scientific, technological, and ethical use of animals and
related biological resources in research, testing, and
education; and to promote high quality, humane care of
animals and the appropriate use of animals and
alternatives. ILAR functions within the mission of the
National Academy of Sciences as an advisor to the federal
government, the biomedical research community, and the
public.
The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
develops guidelines on laboratory animal care and use, and
conducts conferences, symposia, and workshops on important
laboratory animal problems. ILAR publishes the ILAR Journal
on a quarterly basis, as well as conference proceedings and
special reports prepared by committees of experts. A list
of ILAR publications on laboratory animals is available at
the Web site. As a part of the Animal Models and Genetic
Stocks Information Exchange Program, ILAR staff members
answer direct telephone and mail inquiries, and maintain a
Web page containing a database on animal models and genetic
stocks (www.national-academies.org/ILAR)
that contains information on the existence and location of
specific animal models, correct nomenclature to identify
animals, and related topics such as facilities, diseases of
animals, and relevant publications.
Index Terms
Animal care, animal diseases, animal location, animal
resources, laboratory animals, occupational health.
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Brown University
Department of Psychology
Box 1853
Providence, RI 02912
URL: www.brown.edu/Research/Primate/
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Principal
Investigator
J. Michael Walker, Ph.D.
401-863-2048; Fax: 401-863-1300
Editor and Contact
Judith E. Schrier, M.Sc.
401-863-2511; Fax: 401-863-1300
E-mail: primate@brown.edu
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To provide news and information that will be of help and
interest to persons involved in research with nonhuman
primates.
The resource has published the Laboratory Primate
Newsletter quarterly since 1962. Major categories of
information provided are the care, breeding, and supply of
nonhuman primates for laboratory studies; general
information and news bearing on research with nonhuman
primates; requests for research material or for information
related to specific research problems; and conservation of
nonhuman primates. A Directory
of Graduate Programs in Primatology and Primate
Research is issued every 2 years. The mailing list is
limited to persons who have a legitimate, relatively
long-term, professional connection with primate research
either directly or in some supportive role, and who do not
have access to our electronic editions. Current issues are
free of charge; back issues are available for $4 each
(checks payable to Brown University), and all back issues
to 1985, as well as the current issue, are on our Web site.
The Newsletter is available by electronic mail through an
electronic list. To subscribe via e-mail, send the message
"subscribe LPN-L" to
listserv@listserv.brown.edu.
Index Terms
Primate breeding, primate newsletter, primate research,
primate supply.
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Washington National Primate Research
Center Box 357330 University of Washington Seattle, WA
98195-7330
URL: www.rprc.washington.edu/psic/
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Principal
Investigator
William R. Morton, V.M.D.
206-543-1430; Fax: 206-685-0305
Project Coordinator
Erik J. McArthur, B.S.
206-543-5178; Fax: 206-685-8606
E-mail: psic@bart.rprc.washington.edu
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To promote conservation of nonhuman primates by reducing
laboratory demand on wild populations, to make the best
possible use of available research primates in the United
States by facilitating the sequenced use of nonhuman
primates in biomedical research, and to effect speedier
communication among users. Investigators and colony
managers are invited to list their animals available for
transfer or sharing and to consult the clearinghouse
regarding availability of animals, etc., for new projects.
The clearinghouse matches research needs for nonhuman
primates and primate materials-such as blood samples,
tissues, cadavers-with resources available from other
institutions. Any needs and availabilities that are not
immediately matched are published in New Listings, a
twice-monthly newsletter. Other publications include
Continuous Listings, published every other month,
listing long-term programs; and the Annual Resource
Guide, which lists commercial primate suppliers and
programs. The clearinghouse also maintains a database of
colonies, primates, and primate materials to which notices
of availability and need can be referred. The PSIC
maintains a Web site that includes program information,
subscription forms, primate taxonomy, and links to other
Web sites concerning regulations, laws, and primate trade.
Services are available without charge to
government-supported researchers and to other scientists in
the United States using primates in their work. Services
are also available to scientists in other countries.
Index Terms
Primate clearinghouse, primate conservation, primate
newsletter, primate supply.
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Wisconsin National Primate Research Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1220 Capitol Court
Madison, WI 53715-1299
URL: www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/
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Principal
Investigator
Lawrence J. Jacobsen, M.L.S.
608-263-3512; Fax: 608-263-4031
E-mail: jacobsen@primate.wisc.edu
Additional Contacts
Jackie Pritchard, PrimateLit
E-mail: pic@u.washington.edu
Ray Hamel, Audiovisual Services
E-mail: hamel@primate.wisc.edu
Matthew Hoffman, Document Delivery
E-mail: mhoffman@primate.wisc.edu
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To develop and provide the biomedical research community,
scientists, educators and the general public with access to
Web-based and other primatological resources.
Primate Info Net (PIN)
A comprehensive Web site with links to research,
conservation, and education resources related to nonhuman
primates.
URL: www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/
PrimateLit Database (1940 to date)
A freely available, bibliographic database of over 200,000
citations to the nonhuman primate literature. Indexing for
PrimateLit is provided by the Primate Information Center,
Washington RPRC, Seattle, WA. URL:
http://primatelit.library.wisc.edu
International Directory of Primatology
A searchable directory of the field of primatology with
detailed information about organizations, field studies,
and population management groups. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/idp/
World Directory of Primatologists
A searchable directory providing E-mail, subject and
species information for 2500 primatologists. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/idp/wdp/
Primate-Science
A professionally oriented, E-mail-based electronic
discussion forum for people engaged in research with
nonhuman primates. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/ps/ps.html
Askprimate
A cooperative E-mail reference service available to the
research community and the general public. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/askprim.html
Primate-Jobs
A job listing service that includes paid and volunteer
positions, wanted and available. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/jobs/
Careers in Primatology
A resource for people considering careers in primate
research, education, conservation, or veterinary medicine.
URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/careers/index.html
Audiovisual Services
A collection of primate-related videotapes, slides, and
audiotapes available for research and educational uses.
URL: www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/av.html
Callicam
A Webcam feature of the Wisconsin RPRC's Common Marmoset
site that allows students in the classroom to observe
marmoset behavior and learn about their natural history,
care and management. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/marmoset/
RPRC Staff Menu
A menu of Internet services and resources supporting
research programs at the RPRCs, including document
delivery, database and electronic journal access,
veterinary information, and reference tools. URL:
www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/staff
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