Over 60 years of life-saving research and humane animal care
By Casey Ostheimer, WNPRC editorial intern Wisconsin National Primate Research Center scientists have long been working to improve our understanding of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pathology and advance therapies for the disease. Recently, Shelby O’Connor, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and her research team have been evaluating the drug …
By Jordana Lenon Doctors frequently administer synthetic estradiol that mimics ovarian estradiol to alleviate sexual and metabolic dysfunction in women who have had ovariectomies for cysts, cancer or other problems. But this hormone only works to varying degrees. Furthermore, it may increase the risk of harmful side-effects, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Recently, scientists at …
Thank you Marina Emborg, Ph.D., graduate student Julia Gambardella and undergraduate researcher Samuel Neuman for presenting at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in November, as well as volunteering at the National Primate Research Centers booth.
We are happy to announce that a new, breeding marmoset family moved into our lobby vivarium on Sept. 13, 2022. Learn more about these engaging monkeys here.
By Jordana Lenon Congratulations to Toni Ziegler, WNPRC distinguished scientist emerita, on winning the 2022 American Society of Primatologists Distinguished Primatologist Award! Ziegler accepted the award at the 2022 ASP meeting in Denver Aug. 25-28. The Distinguished Primatologist Award recognizes a primatologist who has had an outstanding career and made significant contributions to the field. …
As part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Grandparents University, the Stem Cell Learning Lab at UW–Madison welcomed more than 60 participants over three sessions in July. Participants learned about the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center’s pioneering role and continuing research in stem cell discovery and medical advancement. They learned about the Stem Cell & Regenerative …
By Jordana Lenon You may have heard of ceramides as moisture-preserving molecules found in skin, but in the blood stream these molecules may be detectors of early risk for developing metabolic syndrome, a University of Wisconsin–Madison study has found. Ceramides are a type of lipid and they are not only important in keeping skin healthy, …
By Jordana Lenon Lower urinary tract (LUT) dysfunction is prevalent in older adults. Clinical manifestations include urinary retention, incontinence and recurrent urinary tract infections. Bladder catheters and increased risk for infections requiring outpatient antibiotic treatment or hospitalization frequently result. This is often followed by the loss of independence and the need for long-term care in …