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- Nov 24, 2010 • Action Alerts
Help End the International Primate Trade
NEAVS, in support of BUAV’s campaign, is working to end the international trade in nonhuman primates for research. The campaign has exposed the cruelty and suffering inflicted on Read More…
- Nov 19, 2010 • Project R&R News
SWEET SIXTEEN! Chimp Haven Welcomes New Arrivals
Chimp Haven. 19 Nov. 2010On Wednesday, Chimp Haven welcomed the last of 16 chimpanzees who have arrived at the facility since October—six males and 10 females, ranging in age from 15 to 47. All are Read More…
- Sep 23, 2010 • Action Alerts
Take Action for Alamogordo Chimpanzees
Please contact: Dr. Francis Collins, Director National Institutes of Health (NIH) 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 francis.collins@nih.gov 301-496-2433 Ask him to reconsider NIH’s misguided decision Read More…
- Sep 23, 2010 •
The Faces of Alamogordo
Pictured below* are some of the many Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) chimpanzees who are scheduled to be transferred to the Southwest National Primate Research Center for use in invasive research. Read More…
- Sep 21, 2010 •
EU bans the use of great apes in research
On September 8, 2010 a ban on the use of great apes in research in the European Union (EU) was made official under the newly adopted revisions for European Directive 86/609/EEC, the Read More…
- Sep 08, 2010 •
Video: Dr. Bailey weighs in on debate
Jarrod Bailey, PhD, NEAVS/Project R&R science director and author of several studies on the use of chimpanzees in human health research, was recently interviewed for Defining Person, Read More…
- Sep 08, 2010 •
Announcing the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA)
On July 21, 2010, the leaders of seven North American chimpanzee sanctuaries gathered in Bend, OR to create a new initiative, the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA). Founded by the directors Read More…
- Sep 08, 2010 • Project R&R News
Announcing the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA)
On July 21, 2010, the leaders of seven North American chimpanzee sanctuaries gathered in Bend, OR to create a new initiative, the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA). Founded by the directors Read More…
- Aug 13, 2010 •
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
112th Congress Barbara Boxer (CA), Chair √ Indicates sponsor or co-sponsor of the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act Senate Majority Committee Members (D) Max Baucus, MT Read More…
- Jul 08, 2010 • Project R&R News
Update on Alamogordo Transfer
Alamogordo deaths tallied Through a Freedom of Information Act request, NEAVS/Project R&R has learned that 62 chimpanzees have died at the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) between 2001 and 2010. The Read More…
- Mar 30, 2010 • Project R&R News
Project R&R On the Road
Spring 2010 NEAVS/Project R&R, represented by Dr. Capaldo, attended a meeting of leaders from the sanctuary community, animal protection organizations, and the zoo community to discuss strategic plans Read More…
- Mar 30, 2010 • Project R&R News
Opposition Starting to Weigh In
With 149 House cosponsors to date, the Great Ape Protection Act (H.R.1326/S.3694), currently in the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, continues Read More…
- Dec 15, 2009 • Project R&R News
Saying Goodbye to Tom
It is with great sadness that we share that on December 10th, 2009, Tom, Project R&R’s Ambassador, died suddenly and unexpectedly at Fauna Sanctuary. Read More…
- Dec 10, 2009 • Related News
Project R&R’s Complete Response to Hepatitis C Drug
Scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) recently reported that a new drug developed by Santaris Pharma, SPC3649, is effective against hepatitis C in chimpanzees (1). By interacting with Read More…
- Dec 09, 2009 • Action Alerts
Project R&R Responds to hepatitis C Drug
On December 2, 2009, scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR), now known as Texas Biomedical Research Institute, reported that the experimental drug SPC3649 (developed by Santaris Pharma) was effective Read More…
- Oct 13, 2009 • Project R&R News
Study Challenges Importance of Animals in Research
A recently released paper by Project R&R published in the journal Alternatives to Laboratory Animals (ATLA 37, 399–416), presents a serious challenge to long-standing claims that animals are an Read More…
- Oct 12, 2009 • Action Alerts
Help Stop the Exploitation of Indonesia’s Primates
The investigation further revealed the appalling and cruel fate that awaits many of these monkeys at their final destination - a research laboratory. NEAVS joins BUAV in a call Read More…
- Oct 05, 2009 • Project R&R News
Project R&R Responds to Thai Vaccine Study
On September 24, 2009, results from an HIV vaccine clinical trial (known as the Thai Phase III HIV vaccine study or RV144) revealed a new experimental vaccine to be 31 percent effective in Read More…
- Sep 09, 2009 • Project R&R News
Chimpanzees Suffer Psychologically Like Humans
A study and publication co-authored by NEAVS/Project R&R’s president, vice president, and co-chair further documents the severe emotional trauma chimpanzees suffer as a result of Read More…
- Sep 07, 2009 • Related News
Charles River Labs (CRL) charged with animal cruelty
Two chimpanzees, Ashley and Rex, died unnecessarily, and a third, Topsy, suffered while in the care of Alamogordo Primate Facility’s government-contracted operator, Charles River Labs (CRL), and veterinarian Read More…
- Jul 22, 2009 • Project R&R News
NEAVS/Project R&R on Capitol Hill
Following the reintroduction of the Great Ape Protection Act (H.R. 1326), NEAVS/Project R&R joined Fauna, Chimp Haven, and HSUS for a Congressional briefing (June 25th), which brought Read More…
- Jun 30, 2009 •
Bubbles, born in a lab, in the media once again
With the passing of Michael Jackson, worldwide attention is now being focused on Bubbles and the Center for Great Apes where he resides in sanctuary. See: http://www.centerforgreatapes.org Read More…
- May 14, 2009 • Related News
EU Animal Testing Vote
On May 5th the European Parliament voted to ban all research on great apes except in cases when the research would help to conserve the species. The decision is Read More…
- May 12, 2009 • Related News
In Memoriam, Dr. Carole C. Noon
NEAVS/Project R&R joins the community of animal protection and conservation, her family and friends, and all chimpanzees everywhere in grieving the recent death of Dr. Carole Noon, Read More…
- Mar 12, 2009 • Project R&R News
Bill Continues to Gain Bipartisan Support
The Great Ape Protection Act (H.R. 1326) is now in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of March 11th, the bill has the support of 28 cosponsors including all Read More…