NIH Group Seeks Input on Implementing Recommendations of IOM Report on Use of Chimpanzees in Research

Mar 2, 2012

The NIH Council of Councils has established a working group to provide recommendations on (1) implementing the guiding principles and criteria in the IOM report Chimpanzees in Biomedical Research: Assessing the Necessity; and (2) the size and placement of chimpanzees either supported or owned by NIH.  NIH announced (NOT-OD-12-052) that input is being sought from the scientific community and the general public. Comments must be submitted electronically by April 10, 2012.

For more information:
http://dpcpsi.nih.gov/council/working_group.aspx
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfi_files/nih_chimp/add.cfm