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Research Collaborations

Advancing innovation through collaborative research and development engagements

Research Collaborations

Advancing innovative science requires a multi-disciplinary approach to research and development.  

We support a wide range of internal and external collaborations, actively and creatively engaging with industry and academic partners to ensure we are incorporating the most innovative thinking and scientific resources to advance the most pressing unmet translational and therapeutic needs. Our ability to study a demographically diverse primate population with phenotypes relevant to specific study aims provides a unique biological basis to characterize and de-risk novel models, tools, and targets. 

If you have a collaborative interest in a translational model that might be amenable to validation and application, contact us at research@virscio.com.

biologic-structure

Active Research & Development Programs

Efficacy Models

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are biological advantages of utilizing African green monkeys from the St. Kitts colony?

What are biological advantages of utilizing African green monkeys from the St. Kitts colony?

St. Kitts green monkeys are among the most biologically clean large primate populations globally and have passed through a population bottleneck to emerge with a favorable degree of homozygosity for recruitment of study cohorts with limited genetic variability. The present greatly expanded population allows recruitment of animals of a specific phenotype, genotype, age and/or size to align biology to intended clinical demographic or available test article quantities.
How many monkeys are there in St. Kitts?

How many monkeys are there in St. Kitts?

There is estimated to be 60,000+ monkeys on St. Kitts & Nevis.  Due to the ecological and agricultural risks this population presents, we have partnered with the St. Kitts government to actively manage the population through thoughtful biomedical research use. 
Can I use US grant funding to support studies at your research site in St. Kitts?

Can I use US grant funding to support studies at your research site in St. Kitts?

Yes.  As a US company, Virscio has a long history of successfully securing NIH and other US government grant funding to support research and development programs.  Additionally, we are frequently supporting academic and industry-sponsored programs that have been funded by the NIH, ARPA-H, and other granting agencies.

What are the opportunities to directly and remotely monitor studies conducted with the St. Kitts green monkey?

What are the opportunities to directly and remotely monitor studies conducted with the St. Kitts green monkey?

Virscio welcomes on site sponsor and study monitor visits with attention to animal and visitor health and safety through appropriate medical screening procedures. Virtual observation of procedures is also routinely supported.

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