Swine are the optimal model species for investigation of a large number of human diseases and have made valuable contributions to almost every field of human medicine. Swine share anatomic and physiologic characteristics with humans that make them ideal models for research. In addition, the anatomy and physiology make pig organs likely candidates for xenotransplantation.
The National Swine Resource and Research Center (NSRRC) was established in 2003 to develop the infrastructure to ensure that biomedical investigators across a variety of disciplines have access to critically needed swine models of human health and disease. The NSRRC will also serve as a central resource for reagents, creation of new genetically modified swine, and information and training related to use of swine models in biomedical research.
Contact Information:
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Principal Investigator:
Lela K. Riley, Ph.D. University of Missouri Comparative Medicine Center and Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (RADIL) Phone: (573) 882-2029 Fax: (573) 884-7521 E-Mail: RileyL@missouri.edu |
Randall S. Prather, Ph.D. University of Missouri Animal Science Research Center Phone: (573) 882-7446 E-Mail: PratherR@missouri.edu |
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John K. Critser, Ph.D. University of Missouri Comparative Medicine Center and Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (RADIL) Phone: (573) 884-9469 Fax: (573) 884-7521 E-Mail: CritserJ@missouri.edu |
Eric M. Walters, Ph.D. University of Missouri Animal Science Research Center Phone: (573) 882-1134 E-Mail: WaltersE@missouri.edu |
Questions, comments, feedback? Contact the NSRRC at NSRRC@missouri.edu.
| The NSRRC is funded by grants from the NIH/NCRR, NIAID and NHLBI. |
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Web Site Maintained by NSRRC Phone (800) 669-0825 -- Fax [573] 884=7521 -- E-mail NSRRC@missouri.edu 1600 East Rollins, Columbia, MO 65211 |
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