Arkansas

Welcome to the SOCRA Arkansas Chapter page. Information for the latest chapter meetings is below.

Animal Models in Biomedical Research: Non-human Primates

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Time: 10 AM - 11 AM CST

Location: Virtual | Register Here  Registration required

Speaker: Melaney K. Gee, DVM, DACLAM

Learning Objectives:

1. Review Rules and Regulations Governing Animal Use in Biomedical Research
2. Characterize the non-human primate model including taxonomy, appropriate model selection, acquisition, handling, housing, and research techniques
3. Provide examples of disease or conditions and the related non-human primate models
4. Discuss risks, drawbacks and benefits

CE: SOCRA members may claim one CE credit for each hour of educational programming attended. In accordance with SOCRA accreditation standards, members must attend a minimum of 50 minutes of a one-hour session to qualify for 1 CEU. CE certificates are generally distributed within 10 business days following the event.

SOCRA members and nonmembers are welcome! Please share this announcement with your colleagues.