Established in 1930, the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, now known as the Emory National Primate Research Center, is a pioneering institution in basic science and translational research. Its core mission is to advance scientific understanding and improve human and animal health worldwide. The center focuses on a wide range of research areas, including neuroscience, infectious diseases, and social behaviors, leveraging its expertise in primate biology to drive significant scientific discoveries.
Notable affiliated individuals include Emory neuroscientist Larry Young, recognized for his work on complex social behaviors. The center is funded by the National Institutes of Health and has made substantial contributions to both basic and applied sciences. Its research has led to breakthroughs in understanding diseases and developing treatments, significantly impacting global health and scientific knowledge.

National Institute of General Medical Sciences
nigms.nih.gov

Ucsf
ucsf.edu

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
nichd.nih.gov

National Science Foundation
nsf.gov

Georgia State University
gsu.edu
National Swine Resource & Research Center
nsrrc.missouri.edu

Human Genome Research Institutes
genome.gov

National Eye Institute
nei.nih.gov

Niehs

Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research

Niaid

University of Florida
ufl.edu
Organizations similar to Yerkes Primate Center include National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Ucsf, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and National Science Foundation.
Yerkes Primate Center was founded in 1930.
Yerkes Primate Center's headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA, US.
Yerkes Primate Center's most recent funding round was for $12.7M (USD) in April 2018.
As of Apr 16, 2018, Yerkes Primate Center has raised a total of $12.7M (USD).
Yerkes Primate Center has 34 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.