The request to build a new primate centre was presented by neuro-psychologist P. de Weerd. He recently got a subsidy of 1.25 million euros for research into the influence of genes and the nervous system and sense perception/learning.

One part of this reasearch is taking tissue samples of the brains of Rhesus monkeys. At first P. de Weerd planned to do these tests at the vivisection lab of the F.C. Donder institute in Nijmegen. On second thoughts he planned to house the Rhesus monkeys within the University of Maastricht.

After consideration the governing body of the University decided to veto the request of P. de Weerd. A new primate centre is too expensive and they are afraid of radical animal rights activists who are willing to liberate monkeys at all costs.

P. de Weerd was very disappointed and he needs some
time to think things over. It is not sure if he is going to keep his position within the University. Awaiting his decision he doesn't want to answer any
questions.
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An article from the Dutch Newspaper the Limburger
22-04-2005

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