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Topics
This workshop will feature discussions on the availability and genetic diversity of marmosets; presentations on their use as research models; elements of marmoset husbandry and veterinary care; and ethical and welfare considerations regarding the use of marmosets in research. Invited speakers and discussants will contribute perspectives from government, academia, industry, and nonpro?t sectors at the global and national level.
Events
Care, Use and Welfare of Marmosets as Animal Models for Gene Editing-based Biomedical Research: A Workshop
- October 22 - 23, 2018
- Workshop
- Past
The marmoset, a type of small monkey native to South America, is a research model of increasing importance for biomedical research in the United States and globally. Marmosets offer a range of advanta...