German Primate Center
Campus Member
The German Primate Center (DPZ) - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research conducts biological and biomedical research in all fields in which studies on non-human primates play essential roles: in particular in infection research, the neurosciences and organismic primate biology. The DPZ is committed to high ethical standards and transparent communication. Building on its expertise and infrastructure it sets standards for breeding, keeping and experimental use of primates and advises and supports other research institutions, especially by providing animals from its breeding facilities. The DPZ also operates four field stations for research on primates in their countries of origin.
Key research areas
The key research areas at the DPZ are in:
Graduate Study Programs
The DPZ participates in the following graduate study programs:
- Leibniz Graduate School for the Emerging Infectious Deseases (EIDIS)
- International Max Planck Research School: Neurosciences
- International Max Planck Research School: Molecular Biology
- Research Training Group 2070 Understanding Social Relationships
- Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences
Joint Professorships
- Prof. Dr. Susann Boretius - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Julia Fischer - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Alexander Gail - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Peter Kappeler - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Julia Ostner - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Pöhlmann - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Hansjörg Scherberger - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Treue - with University of Göttingen
- Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser - with University of Göttingen
Collaborative Research Center
- FOR 2136: Sociality and health in primates
- CRC 1538: Cognition of Interaction
Participating institutions: UG, UMG, MPI DS, ENI, GWDG - CRC 889: Cellular Mechanisms of Sensory Processing
Participating institutions: UG, MPI EM, MPI DS, MPI BC, UMG, ENI
Research Networks
The DPZ is affiliated with the following centers on Campus:
Work Life Resources
- Work and family program for employees
- Guided tours for visitors
- Media Center
- Partners and Initiatives
- Sponsorship Society
- Training programs for visiting and junior scientists