Broader Use of Alternative Species by the Biomedical Research Community 1. Develop a portfolio of nonhuman primate models for a variety of human diseases and conditions 2. Encourage development of alternatives to Indian rhesus macaques for AIDS research 3. Enhance access to alternative species 4. Develop new reagents and test new and existing reagents in alternative species 5. Support research that expands basic knowledge about alternative species 6. Educate the biomedical community about available alternatives to rhesus macaques II.Enhance the National Capacity for Conducting Nonhuman Primate Research 7. Develop a comprehensive National Primate Plan 8. Significantly expand breeding of rhesus monkeys, and enhance access to primates in source countries 9. Address the critical need for adequate facilities 10.Recognize the need for long-term planning and stable funding for nonhuman primate resources Workshop Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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