The Behavior Assessment Core supports investigators conducting behavioral studies in nonhuman primates at CNPRC or other sites. To this end it provides the following services:

• Onsite testing for investigators at CNPRC based on a selection of established protocols.


• Use of equipment and protocols from the Core by other investigators and technicians onsite.


• Technical assistance by experienced SRA using equipment and protocols supplied by a CNPRC investigator.


• Conduct of small studies by offsite investigators under management of the Core.


• Consultation on behavior testing methods and protocols for studies conducted at other sites.


• Evaluation and scoring of videorecorded behavior from other sites.


• Support in preparation of grant and contract proposals by onsite and offsite investigators.


• Presentation on the concepts and current state-of-the-art methodology in behavioral assessment of nonhuman primates.



For information contact Dr. Mari Golub