Tulane National Primate Research Center
The Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) is dedicated to improving human and animal health through basic and applied biomedical research. It specializes in infectious disease research, vaccine development, and understanding primate biology and diseases, serving as a regional and national resource for biomedical research using nonhuman primates.
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Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
Tulane National Primate Research Center
18703 Three Rivers Road, Covington, LA 70433
Products
Research Programs
Focuses on infectious and chronic diseases using nonhuman primate models to develop diagnostics, preventatives, and therapeutics.
Scientific Cores and Services
Provides services for the investigation of pathogens and interpretation of research results, available to both internal and external researchers.
Animal Care
Promotes animal welfare through clinical and basic science research to improve the health of nonhuman primates.
Regional Biocontainment Laboratory
A high-capacity facility supporting BSL3 and Select Agent studies, including aerobiology, advanced imaging, and clinical pathology laboratories.
Training and Education
Offers training for a range of students and professionals in biomedical research using nonhuman primates.
Public Education
Educates the general public about the link between animal models in research and improvements in human health.
Research Programs
Focuses on infectious and chronic diseases using nonhuman primate models to develop diagnostics, preventatives, and therapeutics.
Scientific Cores and Services
Provides services for the investigation of pathogens and interpretation of research results, available to both internal and external researchers.
Animal Care
Promotes animal welfare through clinical and basic science research to improve the health of nonhuman primates.
Regional Biocontainment Laboratory
A high-capacity facility supporting BSL3 and Select Agent studies, including aerobiology, advanced imaging, and clinical pathology laboratories.
Training and Education
Offers training for a range of students and professionals in biomedical research using nonhuman primates.
Public Education
Educates the general public about the link between animal models in research and improvements in human health.
Services
On-site diagnostic and research testing including hematology, clinical chemistry, bacterial and fungal culture, fluid and fecal analysis, cytology, and consulting for sample collection and stability.
Necropsy and biopsy processing, histology slide preparation, routine and special staining, and diagnostic pathology interpretation for research and colony health monitoring.
Assistance with experimental design, antibody and probe selection, fixation and staining protocols, confocal imaging, in situ hybridization, image analysis and generation of publication-quality images.
High-parameter flow cytometry acquisition, live cell sorting, panel design consultation, training for self-acquisition, and data analysis resources.
Viral expansion and characterization, titer determination, live-virus neutralization assays, and sequencing services (whole genome, amplicons, metagenomics) with BSL-2/3 capability.
Operational and QA/QC support for BSL-3 and select-agent research, including sample processing, validated SOPs, and assistance with regulatory and study planning documents.
On-site diagnostic and research testing including hematology, clinical chemistry, bacterial and fungal culture, fluid and fecal analysis, cytology, and consulting for sample collection and stability.
Necropsy and biopsy processing, histology slide preparation, routine and special staining, and diagnostic pathology interpretation for research and colony health monitoring.
Assistance with experimental design, antibody and probe selection, fixation and staining protocols, confocal imaging, in situ hybridization, image analysis and generation of publication-quality images.
High-parameter flow cytometry acquisition, live cell sorting, panel design consultation, training for self-acquisition, and data analysis resources.
Viral expansion and characterization, titer determination, live-virus neutralization assays, and sequencing services (whole genome, amplicons, metagenomics) with BSL-2/3 capability.
Operational and QA/QC support for BSL-3 and select-agent research, including sample processing, validated SOPs, and assistance with regulatory and study planning documents.
Expertise Areas
- Nonhuman primate models
- Infectious disease research
- Vaccine development and evaluation
- Pathology and histology
Key Technologies
- Next-generation sequencing (short-read)
- Long-read nanopore sequencing
- qPCR and real-time PCR platforms
- High-parameter flow cytometry and cell sorting
News & Updates
The center celebrated the completion of major facility upgrades.
Recognition of faculty members for their contributions to innovation.
The center marked its 60th anniversary with a celebration of its research achievements.
The university will lead a new NIH-funded center focusing on aging.
A vaccine candidate demonstrates potential for managing long COVID symptoms.
The center celebrated the completion of major facility upgrades.
Recognition of faculty members for their contributions to innovation.
The center marked its 60th anniversary with a celebration of its research achievements.
The university will lead a new NIH-funded center focusing on aging.
A vaccine candidate demonstrates potential for managing long COVID symptoms.