Abstract
Abstract. The Pathology Unit of the German Primate Center started as the working group of Experimental Pathology in 1992. This small group with one veterinary pathologist and a technician was founded based on an idea of Prof. Dr. Kuhn, who wanted to strengthen the pathology research activities and to establish a centralized electron microscopy laboratory. Later on, experimental pathology, veterinary services and primate husbandry were integrated as the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Primate Husbandry but subsequently again separated. Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Kaup, the head of the previously integrated department, remained in his capacity as the leader of the different units. Over the years, the research activities have changed from SIV-associated pathology to other infectious diseases. Today, the main research focus is on the pathogenesis of orthopoxvirus infection, primate pathology, neglected tropical diseases and nonhuman primates as models for chronic respiratory diseases. This paper gives an overview of the historical development and aspects of research activities.
Highlights
Following its establishment in the early 1980s, the initial divisional structure of the German Primate Center reorganized its scientific focus towards the end of this decade
The Pathology Unit of the German Primate Center started as the working group of Experimental Pathology in 1992
The head of the German Primate Center, Professor Kuhn, considered setting up an independent scientific working group for experimental pathology in addition to the existing Pathology Department headed by Dr Manfred Brack
Summary
Following its establishment in the early 1980s, the initial divisional structure of the German Primate Center reorganized its scientific focus towards the end of this decade. In this context, establishment of a new Morphology and Systematics Department was considered, for which acquisition of a transmission electron microscope was planned. Establishment of an electron microscopic device was supported by the German Council of Science during evaluation of the German Primate Center in January 1990. The head of the German Primate Center, Professor Kuhn, considered setting up an independent scientific working group for experimental pathology in addition to the existing Pathology Department headed by Dr Manfred Brack
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