The conversation around biomedical research is often louder than the data. Most Americans support responsible, regulated biomedical research with animals. Explore the full results and methodology, then use your voice to support the future of life-saving science at ONPRC. savescienceoregon.org/poll

Oregon Voices for Biomedical Research

New polling shows what Americans really think about biomedical research with animals. Explore the results.

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Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 3w ago

Despite the attention given to activist campaigns, a recent survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults found that 62% support biomedical animal research when veterinarians oversee animal welfare. These facts deserve a place in the conversation about ONPRC's future. savescienceoregon.org/poll

Despite the attention given to activist campaigns, a recent survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults found that 62% support biomedical animal research when veterinarians oversee animal welfare. These facts deserve a place in the conversation about ONPRC's future. savescienceoregon.org/poll

David Grimm@david-grimm.bsky.social · 3w ago

A lack of financial support from the NIH may have doomed a plan to convert the Oregon National Primate Research Center--one of the largest monkey facilities in the country--into a sanctuary where no research is done. My latest for @science.org

The unprecedented move would have ended hundreds of studies at one of the largest academic monkey centers in the United States. But on Thursday, OHSU President Shereef Elnahal told faculty leaders the plan could not move forward because of a lack of federal funding. My latest for @science.org

Plan to turn major monkey research facility into sanctuary may be dead

Lack of federal funds may have forced Oregon university to drop idea of converting national primate center into science-free refuge

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We are happy to celebrate our Wilder Lab Team on their feature article in OHSU News! They are hard at work researching a universal vaccine against malaria. Great job everyone. Read more by visiting: news.ohsu.edu/2026/07/01/s...

Study reveals path for universal vaccine against malaria

A T cell-based vaccine that targets the parasite as it infects the liver opens new possibilities for malaria, other parasite vaccines.

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Several people have asked for possible content and structure for comments regarding the proposed OMB regulations. With some suggestions from others, I have posted on example (as a Word document) for downloading). jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g... I hope this is helpful.

3 days left! Oregon Voices for Biomedical Research made a list of talking points you can use: savescienceoregon.org/nih-strategi...

Dr Kathleen Millen@neurodevkathy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚨🧪🧵URGENT INPUT NEEDED: NIH asks input for next strategic plan-including emphasis on non-animal models (NAMs) to replace animals. Per NIH insider, anti-animal responses now outnumber scientists 200-700x. Please please provide input. Deadline: May 26, 11:59 PM ET. grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

“Normally, a junior faculty would just need to focus on writing grants and publishing papers, and instead, I’m fighting for the right to still be a scientist.”

The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Researchers at a national primate center in Oregon have formed a grassroots nonprofit to argue against the center becoming an animal sanctuary, a transition the facility’s host university has been exploring since February. By @callimcflurry.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/nonhuman-pri...

🚨🧪🧵URGENT INPUT NEEDED: NIH asks input for next strategic plan-including emphasis on non-animal models (NAMs) to replace animals. Per NIH insider, anti-animal responses now outnumber scientists 200-700x. Please please provide input. Deadline: May 26, 11:59 PM ET. grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

Critics say the proposal was made without consulting experts, does not specify how the transfer or lifetime care of the animals would be funded, and could endanger the monkeys if they’re not carefully integrated into their new home. My latest for @science.org

CDC plan to retire lab monkeys to Texas sanctuary draws ire

Critics say proposal was rushed and could endanger the animals

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Anti-science politicians and activists are spreading misinformation about science in Oregon. These misinformation campaigns have put the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) at risk of closure. We’re asking you to use your voice. savescienceoregon.org/butter #standupforscience

Important advances in HIV research are grounded in NHP work at @ohsunews.bsky.social

Jon Cohen@cohenjon.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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Macaques may not help you ford a river, but they will are an invaluable model system for biomedical research. Have some fun and learn at the same time.

Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Not every wrong turn is harmless. Misinformation doesn’t just confuse—it can cost lives. Accurate information matters. Protect science. Learn the facts -> savescienceoregon.org/stay-alive

Not every wrong turn is harmless. Misinformation doesn’t just confuse—it can cost lives. Accurate information matters. Protect science. Learn the facts -> savescienceoregon.org/stay-alive

The future of #neuroscience research depends on public support. Take a moment to learn, share, and make your voice heard. savescienceoregon.org

We're hiring! FT research assistant @ UT Dallas Join our team to work on a longitudinal neuroimaging study of midlife brain aging. Strong opportunity for those interested in brain networks, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease risk. App. deadline May 6. Details: jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/31680

Monitoring gene expression in the brain with a simple blood test? In collaboration with @jerzyszablowski.bsky.social & his lab we figured out how to do it nonhuman primates using noninvasive neuroengineering of synthetic serum markers. nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

NHP research is indispensable for neuroscience and many other fields.

@drugmonkey.bsky.social is right! The battles are local AND national. All NHP researchers in the USA are at risk now. Who will be next? Academic freedom is being dismantled. What will you do? Email ohsuboard@ohsu.edu TODAY and tell them you support and value NHP research. Flood the zone.

Drug Monkey@drugmonkey.bsky.social · 6mo ago

First they came for DEI and I said nothing for I hoped my success rates would improve. Then they came for gender identity research and I said nothing for I hoped my success rates would improve. Then they came for the NPRCs, and I said nothing for I hoped my success rates would improve.

speak4.app/lp/dc01rshz One quick way to #standupforscience is to submit a letter here. Deadline is 2/6 at noon PT Please repost!

Save the ONPRC

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First they came for DEI and I said nothing for I hoped my success rates would improve. Then they came for gender identity research and I said nothing for I hoped my success rates would improve. Then they came for the NPRCs, and I said nothing for I hoped my success rates would improve.

In case you had any doubts what this “oh we just want to encourage non-animal research” excuse for putting an AR nutter in high office at NIH was about….

Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Take action TODAY. Provide public comment in writing by emailing ohsuboard@ohsu.edu by THIS FRIDAY, Feb. 6 at noon PT. Include “For public comment” in the subject line. The battles are local AND national. All NHP researchers in the USA are at risk next. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Take action TODAY. Provide public comment in writing by emailing ohsuboard@ohsu.edu by THIS FRIDAY, Feb. 6 at noon PT. Include “For public comment” in the subject line. The battles are local AND national. All NHP researchers in the USA are at risk next. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

NIH looks to turn primate research center into a sanctuary

The health research agency is offering the Oregon National Primate Research Center federal money to stop testing on primates.

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Greg Folkers@gregfolkers.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The New World: The slow death of American science by Philip Ball NIH Jay Bhattahcrya bit.ly/4keFysW

NIH and some outside interest groups are trying to force the closing of the Oregon National Primate Research Center, and it looks like they might win. This would be a huge blow for translational research. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

NIH looks to turn primate research center into a sanctuary

The health research agency is offering the Oregon National Primate Research Center federal money to stop testing on primates.

politico.com

@jeremymberg.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @drugmonkey.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

NIH looks to turn primate research center into a sanctuary

The health research agency is offering the Oregon National Primate Research Center federal money to stop testing on primates.

politico.com

Regional heterogeneity shapes macroscopic wave dynamics of the human and non-human primate cortex https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.22.701178v1

γ-Radiation Induces Long-Term Dose-Related Proteomic and Phosphorylated-Tau Species Changes in Non-Human Primate Hippocampus #NeuroDegeneration 🧪🧠 https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8426282/latest

Aging macaques bridge the translational gap in perivascular space biology https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.14.699534v1

New HD focused article leveraging multi-modal imaging from our long-standing collaboration with @danielebertoglio.bsky.social and colleagues! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Longitudinal investigation of structural and resting-state effective connectivity alterations in a non-human primate model of Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder caused by expanded CAG repeats in the huntingtin gene which produce a mutant hunting…

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This perspective on “imprecision medicine” is resonating with me. Author describes a “complementary approach of targeting the brain milieu in order to achieve disease-modifying effects in patients with or at risk of neurodegenerative disease” www.aginganddisease.org/EN/10.14336/...