To this day, our studies designed to formulate therapies for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are dependent on animal models. However, it is vital that the processes targeted by the therapies are identical in the human patient and in the animal model.
Several primate species all over the world are endangered. BPRC-affiliated researchers have developed a method that will help us protect these species in an animal-friendly manner.
Among other methods, we seek to preserve monkey species by breeding animals in zoos, then releasing them into the wild. It is vital that the monkeys be characterised genetically so as to be able to maintain a variety of genes within a population. Genetic diversity plays a role in partner selection, reproductive ability and protection against pathogens.
On 16 January 2017 Jaco Bakker successfully defended his thesis entitled 'Veterinary care and welfare management in common marmosets'
Certain diseases, including MS, show similar disease progression in common marmoset and humans. This is mainly due to a number of important biological features that are shared between common marmosets and humans. Marmosets therefore still play an important role as animal model in the development of therapies for a number of serious diseases in humans.
We are pleased to present the BPRC 2015 Annual Scientific Report
It contains all the research highlights of 2015. For information on the other research areas performed at the BPRC, you will be directed to the website.
Tijdens de Biotechnische dagen, die van 6 tot 8 november plaatsvonden in de Leeuwenhorst in Noordwijkerhout, werd bekend gemaakt dat 4 dierverzorgers van het Animal Science Department, de “Prijs voor Alternatieven” toegekend hebben gekregen.
