Callitrichid Research Center


Callitrichid   Research   Center   


About the Callitrichid Research Center


Callitrichid Research Center, Dept. of Psychology, University of Nebraska

Primate Laboratory

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Callitrichid Research Center, Dept. of Psychology, University of Nebraska (Established 1983)
Omaha , Nebraska 68182-0274 USA

Director: Jeffrey A. French   
Phone: 1 (402) 554-2558   
Fax: 1 (402) 554-3121   
E-mail: jfrench@unomaha.edu

Affiliations: Nebraska Behavioral Biology Group

Mission: Basic research on the reproductive biology and behavior of endangered callitrichids (marmosets and tamarins).

Principal Research Programs: Socioendocrinology; Reproduction; Communication (vocal and olfactory); Foraging; Mating systems; Conservation biology

Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Pre-College, Undergraduate, Graduate; Field work opportunities not available; Program emphasis: Social behavior; Reproduction; Noninvasive endocrine monitoring; Financial support occasionally available

Number of Staff: Total (8); Scientists (2), Support Staff (2), Graduate Students (4)

Key Personnel:      Jeffrey A. French , Director
                                E-mail: jfrench@unomaha.edu

                                Heather A. Jensen , Animal Care Coordinator
                                402-554-2943

Species Supported: "Callithrix kuhlii" and "Callithrix Geoffroyi"

Web Site: http://www.unomaha.edu/~crc