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Rhesus macaques are among the most extensively characterized NHP models in biomedical research. Alpha Genesis supports GLP and non-GLP studies and qualified animal supply from purpose-bred, health-screened colonies under continuous veterinary oversight, serving North American and global development programs alike.
Macaca mulatta share a high degree of physiological, immunological, and genetic similarity with humans, making them a cornerstone model for infectious disease research, vaccine immunogenicity and efficacy studies, CNS pharmacology, safety and toxicology, and translational immunology. Decades of published literature support their use across therapeutic areas and across both U.S. and international regulatory pathways.
Alpha Genesis brings decades of dedicated primate expertise to every rhesus program. Purpose-bred, multi-generational colonies are managed by veterinarians and primate specialists who pair species-specific behavioral management, enrichment, and social housing with documented, multi-generational health histories, the caliber of animal care that produces healthier animals and cleaner, more reproducible data, because excellent welfare is fundamental to excellent science. This work is AAALAC accredited, USDA registered, OLAW assured, and supported by IACUC oversight and experienced veterinary care.
Alpha Genesis maintains the largest NHP colony in the United States, including a large, purpose-bred rhesus macaque population, enabling consistent, ample availability for research clients across program types and scales, including global development programs and studies designed to support international regulatory submissions, where appropriate. Study support and animal supply are available, with scope confirmed during protocol review, and worldwide shipping can be arranged with full veterinary, regulatory, and import/export documentation in support of multinational sponsors. All supply and delivery activities comply with applicable veterinary, regulatory, transportation, import/export, permitting, and animal-welfare requirements.
Rhesus macaques are used across a broad range of sponsor types and research missions. We work with the following research segments, subject to scope qualification.
IND-enabling and translational programs, including global development programs, requiring GLP and non-GLP NHP study execution, PK/PD profiling, safety assessment, and immunogenicity evaluation in a well-characterized primate model.
Investigator-led studies and grant-funded programs in infectious disease, neuroscience, immunology, and behavioral pharmacology, with flexible scope and biospecimen access.
Biodefense, infectious-disease countermeasure, and vaccine programs requiring documented colony health, biosafety compliance, and long-term program support.
Contract research organizations seeking NHP capacity, species access, in-life study support, or biospecimen collection to complement their own program offerings.
Rhesus macaques support a wide range of preclinical research applications. Coverage below reflects the scope for which this species is commonly deployed.
We offer several engagement structures depending on your program objectives. Scope, timeline, and model-specific details are confirmed during protocol review.
Full in-life study support from animal receipt or in-colony assignment through in-life procedures, data collection, necropsy, and sample delivery. GLP and non-GLP options available for qualified protocols.
Supply of purpose-bred, health-screened rhesus macaques to sponsor facilities or CRO partners. Animals are readily available to research clients. Worldwide shipping and cross-border supply support are available for multinational sponsors, and all deliveries are conducted with full veterinary, regulatory, transportation, and import/export documentation.
Biospecimen collection from colony animals, client-owned colony boarding, and long-term colony management services for sustained research programs.
Reliable preclinical data require more than protocol adherence, they require a facility culture built on SOP-driven veterinary medicine, behavioral welfare, and sponsor audit readiness.
Compliance is expected; exceptional animal care is what differentiates a primate program. Decades of veterinary and behavioral expertise make welfare a driver of data quality in our rhesus macaque program, with formal accreditation and oversight providing the backing.
Purpose-bred, multi-generational rhesus macaque colonies with documented health histories, managed under continuous veterinary oversight and decades of large-scale primate husbandry experience.
GLP and non-GLP study designs are available for research clients, supporting programs from early discovery through IND-enabling stages within a single, experienced facility, with documentation consistent with internationally recognized GLP expectations to support global development programs.
On-site veterinary staff with primate expertise provide clinical oversight, protocol review input, procedure execution, and welfare assurance throughout study conduct.
AAALAC-accredited, USDA-licensed, and OLAW-assured operations with sponsor audit readiness, structured documentation, and SOP-driven processes across all study phases.
The ability to supply animals and conduct in-life studies within the same organization reduces logistical handoffs, supports timeline predictability, and preserves data integrity.
Program managers, study directors, and primate technicians with experience across infectious disease, immunology, pharmacology, and safety studies provide scientific and operational continuity.
Alpha Genesis maintains the largest NHP colony in the United States, including a large rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) population, providing reliable, large-scale availability for research clients in North America and worldwide. We can support both ongoing and high-volume program requirements, including cross-border supply for multinational sponsors with worldwide shipping arranged as needed. All supply is conducted with full veterinary, regulatory, transportation, import/export, permitting, and animal-welfare documentation.
Our team is available to review your protocol objectives, discuss colony availability, and assess program fit. With the largest NHP colony in the United States, we can typically accommodate your timeline and move your program forward.
