The plan would enhance the efficiency of taxpayer-funded biomedical research amid government restructuring.
YEMASSEE, SOUTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2025 / Alpha Genesis, a premier provider of primate research models and a leader in ethical biomedical research, has announced its readiness to manage and optimize the operations of National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) across the United States. With its expertise in efficient facility management, cutting-edge scientific research, and industry-leading animal welfare practices, Alpha Genesis aims to enhance the performance of these vital research institutions while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
By leveraging its operational efficiency and private-sector expertise, Alpha Genesis believes it can improve research output, streamline administrative processes, and turn NPRCs into financially viable entities without compromising their critical role in advancing medical science.
A Vision for Sustainable and Profitable Primate Research
The current NPRC model, funded primarily by federal grants, often faces financial strain, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and administrative hurdles that hinder scientific progress. Alpha Genesis proposes a public-private partnership model that would:
Increase Research Productivity: By implementing advanced management techniques and streamlining operations, Alpha Genesis would enhance the research capabilities of NPRCs, ensuring more discoveries in fields such as infectious diseases, neuroscience, and vaccine development.
Ensure Long-Term Financial Stability: Through strategic business management and diversified funding sources, Alpha Genesis would transition NPRCs into self-sustaining operations while maintaining their scientific integrity.
Enhance Animal Welfare Standards: With a proven track record in primate care, Alpha Genesis would implement the latest advancements in enrichment, housing, and veterinary care to ensure the highest ethical standards.
Reduce Administrative Burdens: By introducing private-sector efficiency, Alpha Genesis would cut excessive costs and allow researchers to focus on groundbreaking studies rather than bureaucratic challenges.
"Alpha Genesis has the experience, expertise, and vision to modernize the way National Primate Research Centers operate," said Dr. Greg Westergaard, CEO at Alpha Genesis. "By applying a business-minded approach while maintaining a strong commitment to animal welfare and scientific integrity, we can ensure that these research centers continue to drive medical breakthroughs without the financial instability they currently face."
A Call for Collaboration
Alpha Genesis invites discussions with federal agencies, policymakers, and research institutions to explore this transformative approach to managing NPRCs. The organization is confident that by integrating best practices from both the private and public sectors, it can create a more effective and sustainable research ecosystem that benefits both science and society.
For more information about Alpha Genesis and its vision for the future of primate research, please visit www.alphagenesisinc.com or contact info@alphagenesisinc.com / 843-589-5190.
Contact Information
Dr. Greg Westergaard
President and CEO
gwprimate@alphagenesisinc.com
843-589-5190
SOURCE: Alpha Genesis, Inc.
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