Southwest National Primate Research Center at Texas Biomed

How does nutrition during pregnancy affect offspring throughout their entire lives? In this edition of TxBiomed magazine, we share some of the surprising findings gleaned from 40 years of the Womb to Tomb research program.

Groundbreaking maternal nutrition research program marks 40 years of discovery - TxBiomed Magazine What happens to offspring of mothers who eat too much, too little, or a healthy amount during pregnancy and lactation? The Womb to Tomb research program is finding some unexpected answers.

Meet six team leaders who together represent 100 years of experience in primate care and management. We asked them to share what drew them to , some of the highlights and challenges of working with primates, and what they wish more people understood about their work.

Not just a job: Meet the leaders of our animal care and technician teams - TxBiomed Magazine Meet six team leaders who together represent 100 years of experience in primate care and management. We asked them to share what drew them to SNPRC, some of the highlights and challenges of working with primates, and what they wish more people understood about their work.

Welcome Eric!

SNPRC welcomes Eric Vallender as Associate Director of Research - Southwest National Primate Research Center Geneticist Eric Vallender, Ph.D., has dedicated his career to exploring big evolutionary questions, primarily: how are humans and our primate relatives similar and different on the molecular level?

Thanks to Josh Archote at San Antonio Report for showing how marmosets help researchers learn about aging, longevity and extending health span, as well as reproductive health, cognitive decline, diabetes and infectious diseases.

The story also highlights SNPRC Director Corinna Ross's passion for the small primates: Her office is adorned with mementos, knickknacks, artwork, stuffed animals and printed monkey memes above her desk. She prefaces her answers to questions with a warning: “Stop me, because I get kind of excited.”

How San Antonio's marmosets contribute to longevity research Around 450 squirrel-sized marmoset monkeys reside at Texas Biomed's primate center, aiding research on aging, health span and longevity.

Happy Halloween Texas Biomed and SNPRC! Thanks to H-E-B for donating pumpkins to give to our primates as fun and yummy treats. Shout out to our care team for carving and distributing the pumpkins. 🧡