The recent signing into law of the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act (H.R. 3514) requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a sanctuary system of lifetime care for chimpanzees that have been used by Federal Government entities for research. The Act places constraints on use of chimpanzees for further research once it has been declared """"""""surplus"""""""" and accepted into the system. There are considerable research efforts to develop treatments for infectious diseases caused by hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C. Chimpanzees previously used in viral titration and vaccine studies make ideal animal models for human efficacy, pharmacokinetic, and safety studies during drug development research for these diseases. Additional criteria required by H.R. 3514 makes accessing this extremely valuable animal resource very difficult, thus, jeopardizing important public health issues which are at the immediate forefront of today?s research efforts. The long-term objective of the application is to work towards consolidating the National Center for Research Resources' (NCRCC?s) efforts in maintaining chimpanzees at facilities where accessing them for research by the federal and private sector can be accomplished more efficiently and cost effectively.
The specific aim i ncludes constructing 8,000 to 9,000 sq. ft. of climate controlled indoor space. In addition, animals in each unit will have access to Primadomes which will add an additional 14,000 to 18,000 sq. ft. of outdoor exercise space. The application will provide for housing an additional 80 to 100 adult chimpanzees which are being held at other institutions.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Research Facilities Construction Grant (C06)
Project #
1C06RR016483-01
Application #
6794338
Study Section
Scientific and Technical Review Board on Biomedical and Behavioral Research Facilities (STRB)
Project Start
2002-02-01
Project End
2003-01-31
Budget Start
2002-02-01
Budget End
2003-01-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$1,975,176
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Department
Type
Other Domestic Higher Education
DUNS #
City
Lafayette
State
LA
Country
United States
Zip Code
70503
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