AIDS-Related Diseases
Providing expertise and resources to better understand, prevent and treat HIV and AIDS.
Nonhuman Primate Systems Biology
Using systems biology and computational modeling to understand infection and immunology.
Global Programs
Focusing on conservation biology, field study training and emerging infectious diseases.
Neuroscience
Using the primate model to answer questions about the nervous system, vision and more.
Reproductive & Developmental Sciences
Exploring reproductive biology, stem cell research and cognitive development.
Evolutionary Emergence of Infectious Diseases
Understanding how interspecies interaction leads to the emergence of disease.
Venture/Pilot Program
Providing specialized facilities, expertise and support to investigators with approved projects.

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Colony Health Diagnostics Lab Infant Primate Research Lab
Pathology & Tissue Program Research Facilitation
Research Support Services Veterinary Services

Project Review Process

Last revised Oct. 23, 2009

The Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) wants to help researchers and principal investigators (PIs) start new projects using nonhuman primates (NHPs) as efficiently as possible. This document provides a general overview of the project review process necessary to start new projects. Details will be reviewed during the PI’s first conversation with the Research Liaison.

The review process involves the following steps. These are actions or questions that need to be addressed by the PI. Click here for a visual flowchart of the process.

  1. Contact the WaNPRC Research Liaison at aschmidt@wanprc.org or Director at directorsoffice@wanprc.org when you’ve been alerted by a granting organization that your project is likely to be funded.
  2. Meet with the Research Liaison to review necessary paperwork and timeline for completion. PIs submitting paperwork in a timely fashion will facilitate this review process.The University of Washington (UW) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) paperwork include the Project Review Form (PRF) with attachments such as the NHP Environmental Enhancement Plan (EEPL) and the Research Project Hazard Assessment (RPHA). Your UW NetID and password will be required to access the IACUC site.The WaNPRC’s Research Project Authorization Form (RPAF) will need to be completed prior to project start but timing varies.

    Explore feasibility of space and equipment requirements with appropriate WaNPRC staff.

  3. Is the project peer reviewed? A scientific review by the WaNPRC’s Research Review Committee (RRC) is required unless the research project has been peer-reviewed and approved by NIH or a similar funding agency. The RRC thoroughly reviews the proposed project’s scientific merit and suitability for the WaNPRC based on information provided by the investigator on the RPAF.
  4. Consult with WaNPRC’s veterinary and research support staff on animal species, housing, procedures, etc. to complete the PRF. Submit to IACUC for approval.
  5. Revise PRF as needed to address IACUC questions.
  6. Upon written IACUC written approval, contact Research Liaison to complete or revise RPAF as needed within three months of NHP work. WaNPRC will provide a final review of all resources required including any financial considerations that may impact the project.
  7. When all WaNPRC approvals are secured, project is opened and research can begin.