Selected Grantee Publications

Three Novel Neoplasms in Nancy Ma's Owl Monkeys (Aotus nancymaae)

Bacon et al., Veterinary Pathology. 2024.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39692093/

Researchers have identified three previously unreported tumor types in male and female Nancy Ma’s owl monkeys (Aotus nancymaae), a nonhuman primate species that is rarely associated with tumors. Although past cases in owl monkeys were mostly linked to Herpesvirus saimiri–induced lymphoma, this research expands the understanding of tumor development in this species. These findings highlight potential new disease patterns and could inform veterinary care and biomedical research involving owl monkeys. Continued monitoring and investigation of tumors in New World primates are crucial for ensuring animal welfare and research integrity. Supported by ORIP (T32OD011083).