Symposium on the scientific contributions of Cayo Santiago during the 36th Meetin

University Of Puerto Rico Med Sciences, San Juan PR

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Abstract

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This coming year (2013) the Caribbean Primate Research Center (CPRC) will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Cayo Santiago colony of rhesus macaques. In honor of this historic event, the American Society of Primatologists (ASP) has agreed to host its annual meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 19-22 and will offer a special symposium on Cayo Santiago and the CPRC. The symposium will feature an historical pictorial review of the early history of the colony and key individuals who contributed to its science and success over the years. The remainder of the symposium will feature ongoing work being done at Cayo Santiago and the CPRC with its derived colonies. Topics will include behavior, genetics, population biology, morphometrics, biomedicine, and more. The specific aims of this symposium are: 1) to exchange and disseminate knowledge about the contributions of research and ongoing studies carried out on Cayo Santiago and at its derived colony; 2) to enhance the visibility and profile of research using CPRC resources, and 3) to foster cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations by promoting dialogue and networking among attendees.