Geneticist Eric Vallender, Ph.D., has dedicated his career to exploring big evolutionary questions, primarily: how are humans and our primate relatives similar and different on the molecular level?

Not every teen’s ideal summer involves sitting at a lab bench conducting experiments, but for the young scientists taking part in the Valero Young Scientist Program at Texas Biomed, it has been a dream come true. 

Meet six team leaders who together represent 100 years of experience in primate care and management. We asked them to share what drew them to SNPRC, some of the highlights and challenges of working with primates, and what they wish more people understood about their work.

What happens to offspring of mothers who eat too much, too little, or a healthy amount during pregnancy and lactation? The Womb to Tomb research program is finding some unexpected answers.

Tuberculosis is not something most people living in Texas think about, and especially not as a vibrant teenager.

Meet five veterinarians who have joined our staff, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.