Visual Science focuses on the ontogeny and plasticity of the primate visual system, and attempts to define the parameters and mechanisms for the development of visual acuity and binocularity. Dr. McClure has 33 years of experience working with nonhuman primates as an investigator and administrator. Service Pathology is staffed by three veterinary pathologists, five medical technologists, one histopathology technician and one necropsy technician. This unit provides a diagnostic pathology service to the Center through the maintenance and operation of a clinical pathology laboratory, a histopathology laboratory, transmission electron microscopy, a necropsy service and maintenance of the pathology archives and tissue collection. Animal Resources provides direction and oversight for the animal care Program, veterinary medicine, animal records, and primate enrichment.
Animal care is responsible for all aspects of housing and husbandry.
Approximately 60 technicians and supervisors report to the Associate Director for Animal Resources. Veterinary medicine is staffed by five clinical veterinarians, seven veterinary technicians, a registered nurse, and a surgery technician. It also provides expert consultation on an array of research methodologies.