Updated FASEB Factsheet Highlights Value of Nonhuman Primate Research

By: Galen Cobb
Friday, May 15, 2026
FASEB has released a new factsheet on the use of nonhuman primates (NHPs) in biomedical research. This factsheet outlines the critical role NHP research plays in advancing treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, infectious disease, and cardiovascular illness, and describes the robust regulatory and institutional safeguards that govern their care and use.

The factsheet is intended as a resource for policymakers and members of the public seeking to understand why NHPs remain an essential – and carefully overseen – component of the biomedical research enterprise.