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SimianCollective

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Our mission is to create/sustain a supportive community of scientists, showcasing indispensable role of nonhuman primates in scientific and medical discovery

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Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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.

savescienceoregon.org

Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 2mo 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

Bita Moghaddam@bita137.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“A sanctuary is not a strategy. It is a capitulation to fear and the political pressure that ignores scientific reality” Well said @vincentcostaphd.bsky.social

The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 7mo ago

BREAKING: The Oregon Health & Science University board of directors has voted to begin negotiations with the NIH about potentially transitioning the university’s primate research center to a sanctuary for the animals. By @callimcflurry.bsky.social #neuroskyence bit.ly/4a6mycK

Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 7mo ago

You can provide public comment in writing by emailing ohsuboard@ohsu.edu by Friday, Feb. 6 at noon. Please include “For public comment” in the subject line. Your written comment will be provided to each member of the board.

Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · 7mo 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...

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

Greg Folkers@gregfolkers.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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

Steve W. C. Chang@stevewcchang.bsky.social · last yr.

Super excited to share this new collaborative work - marmosets use diverse and highly flexible strategies when they cooperate. These strategies are powerfully determined by both social factors (sex, dominance, familiarity) & individual partner identity. www.cell.com/current-biol...

Diverse and flexible strategies enable successful cooperation in marmoset dyads

Meisner and Shi et al. show that common marmosets flexibly coordinate with partners using both gaze-dependent and rhythmic strategies. Cooperation depends on active social monitoring and is shaped by ...

cell.com

Dr Alison Weiss@dralisonweiss.bsky.social · last yr.

These animals are incredibly special, people who work with them care deeply about their health and well being. There are serious threats for the future of translational biomedical research that benefits humans and animals alike. Please take action and repost. www.nwabr.org/content/our-...

Our friends at the Oregon National Primate Research Center need your help! | NWABR.ORG

Animal research is often misunderstood, but the reality is simple: this work is a mission of love—for both people and animals alike. Every day, researchers, veterinarians, and animal care teams dedica...

nwabr.org