Primate Center Services

Centralized Protocol Implementation

Centralized Protocol Implementation (CPI) provides technical support, NHP tissues, and NHP research management to all researchers whether within the University of Wisconsin, nationally, or internationally. Project priority is based on how potential projects fit with the WNPRC Mission, resources, and support of funding. Federal funded projects have the highest priority, however, we are able to support projects funded from many sources. CPI also integrates responsibilities and personnel from other Research Services units and Animal Services in order to accomplish project goals. CPI will organize, manage and perform the animal portion of approved research programs as well as provide technical support and tissue/blood samples on a fee-for-service basis.

Contact Information

• Phone: (608)263-3563
• Send email to Centralized Protocol Implementation

Services Supported

• Project outline and cost estimates based on initial contact with interested investigator
• Consultation with scientists in related research areas for project development if needed
• Final experimental design including IACUC and Biosafety protocol development
• Coordination with other WNPRC Service Units for project support
• Screening procedures for potential animals
• Technical and veterinary support on research procedures
• Project progress and final reports
• Nonhuman primate blood/tissue samples on a fee-for-service basis
• Development of new techniques as needed by projects

Key Personnel

Frequently Asked Questions

• What services are available through CPI?
  CPI is able to provide complete support for nonhuman primate projects by utilizing the newest techniques. This is done with coordination between the many service units and animal support that are provided within a National Primate Research Center. Investigators may choose to have CPI manage the entire project or request any specialized support that is needed. CPI can also provide nonhuman primate blood and tissue specimens in vivo or coordinate with Pathology for post-mortem tissue. We are particularly important to outside investigators who would not otherwise have access to non-human primates. We strongly encourage those needing to do basic primate studies as part of their clinical and translational research programs to contact us.
• Why utilize CPI for research project support?
  CPI specifically centralizes the animal portion of research projects, assuring that personnel performing animal procedures are directly overseen and reviewed by a research veterinarian. CPI employs highly trained research specialists to maximize research output, safety and compliance, while minimizing IACUC and USDA animal welfare concerns for complex procedures. These highly skilled personnel are also cross-trained on all projects and procedures to decrease routine complications due to vacation, sick leave and turnover of staff.
• Who oversees the technical procedures?
  All technical procedures are reviewed and overseen by the Research Veterinarian and CPI staff.
• What specializations do CPI personnel have?
  Specific skills and procedures for support of research are mainly within research areas related to the major WNPRC scientific programs, Aging and Metabolism, Immunology and Virology, and Regenerative Medicine and Reproduction as well as in areas of neuroscience and other general biomedical programs.
• Who do I contact about utilizing CPI and WNPRC resources?
  Contact Nancy Schultz-Darken (link above) with any questions.