What is the future for primate research? Experimental and bioethical perspectives
Save as calendar entryAnimal experimentation is attracting public attention, and animal activists are affecting research with non-human primates in many countries. Is this the beginning of the end of primate experimentation or the start of a new era in animal research? May these changes obstruct scientific advancement or expedite the development of new testing techniques?
Together with leading experts from the RIKEN Brain Institute in Japan and the German Primate Center, we will discuss future avenues for experimental primate research, with a particular focus on neurobiological questions. We will also consider alternative experimental methods, possible new ways to animal housing and strategies to engage the public in the discussion.
Keynote participants:
- Atsushi Iriki (Department of Symbolic Cognitive Development, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan),
- Alexander Gail (Sensorimotor Neuroscience Lab, Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, German Primate Center)
- Stefan Treue (Cognitive Neuroscience Lab and Scientific Director, German Primate Center)
Moderator: Antonella Tramacere, Lichtenberg-Kolleg and Leibniz ScienceCampus Primate Cognition
Targetgroup
Open to public
Referent
Atsushi Iriki, Stefan Treue, Alexander Gail
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Journey Description
Map
E - Main Entrance/Reception
1 - Managing Board; sections: Infection Biology Unit, Unit of Infection Models, Laboratory Animal Science Unit, Primate Genetics Laboratory, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology Unit, Cognitive Ethology Laboratory, Neurobiology Laboratory, Research Coordination, Public Relations, Information Technology, Administration, Technical Support, Library.
2 - Material Delivery/Purchase
3 - Platform Degenerative Diseases
4 - Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
5 - Animal Husbandry
6 - Imaging Center, Functional Imaging Laboratory
Arrival by car
Leave the interstate A7 at exit "Göttingen Nord". Follow the B27 straight ahead in the direction of "Braunlage". After the third traffic light intersection turn right towards "Kliniken". Afterwards turn left onto "Robert-Koch-Straße" direction "Universität Nordbereich/Polizei". At the end of "Robert-Koch-Straße" turn right onto "Otto-Hahn-Straße", direction "Nikolausberg". The first street on the left turn onto "Kellnerweg", follow the signs "Deutsches Primatenzentrum".
Arrival by bus
The footpath from the bus stop "Kellnerweg" to the Main Entrance/Reception:
From Bus stop "Kellnerweg" (line 21/22 and 23) Cross the road, go in the direction of the bus. At the mailbox, turn left into the footpath and proceed to the end. Turn right into the Kellnerweg. The main entrance of the DPZ is on the left side.
Date and Time 13.06.16 - 16:00 - 18:00 You are welcome to signup
Location Seminar room E0.14, German Primate Center, Kellnerweg 4, 37077 Göttingen
Leibniz ScienceCampus Primate Cognition
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