Research with monkeys
At KI, groundbreaking research is carried out that contributes to new knowledge in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, epidemiology and global health. The research that is underway using monkeys leads to new knowledge that cannot currently be achieved with any other method. KI follows Swedish legislation for all animal experiments and no human primates, only macaques, are used.
Photo: Komparativ medicinWhy are monkeys used in research?
All animal experiments conducted in Sweden must be approved by an ethical review board. According to the Animal Welfare Act, no animal experiments may be carried out if there are alternative methods to achieve the same research results.
Photo: KIScientific breakthroughs
Here you can read more about which scientific breakthroughs research with monkeys has contributed to.
Photo: n/aHousing environment for the macaques
Here you can read more about the macaque living environment at KI and how they can express their natural behaviors.
Photo: KIVeterinary care
Here you can read more about the veterinary care for monkeys living at KI.
Photo: Comparative medicineThe 3R principle in research involving macaques
Here you can read about how we work according to the 3R principle in animal experiments with macaques.