Enabling Cures
Primate research has been responsible for countless medical breakthroughs that save and improve human lives.
“We need dependable supply of high quality models to ensure we can maintain our client’s timelines and produce effective study outcomes.”
– Contract Research Organization (CRO)
“Given escalating pricing, we have had to deprioritize new drug candidates. Without a solution, it will definitely impact our ability to bring new therapies to those who desperately need them.”
– Large Pharma Client
“There is a clear need for a Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) domestically bred primate to increase model quality and serve as a safeguard against frequent supply chain disruptions.”
– Mid-Size Pharma
“There are no alternative approaches that can replace nonhuman primate (NHP) models to answer research questions that require complete multiorgan interactions and integrated biology. Thus, NHPs continue to be essential.”
– National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023 Report to NIH
“Given the nation’s most pressing public health needs and the evolving state of the science, specific domains of research—including neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders, preparedness for unanticipated communicable infectious threats, immunotherapy, reproduction, aging, and chronic inflammatory diseases—are likely to require increased use of nonhuman primates in the future.”
– National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023 Report to NIH
“We need dependable supply of high quality models to ensure we can maintain our clients timelines and produce effective study outcomes.”
– Contract Research Organization (CRO)
“Given escalating pricing, we have had to deprioritize new drug candidates. Without a solution, it will definitely impact our ability to bring new therapies to those who desperately need them.”
– Large Pharma Client
“There is a clear need for a Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) domestically bred primate to increase model quality and serve as a safeguard against frequent supply chain disruptions.”
– Mid-Size Pharma
“There are no alternative approaches that can replace nonhuman primate (NHP) models to answer research questions that require complete multiorgan interactions and integrated biology. Thus, NHPs continue to be essential.”
– National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023 Report to NIH
“Given the nation’s most pressing public health needs and the evolving state of the science, specific domains of research—including neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders, preparedness for unanticipated communicable infectious threats, immunotherapy, reproduction, aging, and chronic inflammatory diseases—are likely to require increased use of nonhuman primates in the future.”
– National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023 Report to NIH
Primate Research: By the Numbers
335 Million
The number of Americans who will use life-saving drugs in their lifetime
0.5%
Primate usage as a percentage of all animal models used in research
568
New Drugs approved over the last 10 years where primates played a critical role in their development
Top 20 Drugs Developed via Primate Research
DRUG LOGOS ARE NOT AN IMPLIED ENDORESEMENT OF SHM BY THE MANUFACTERERS OF THESE DRUGS AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. LOGOS ARE ONLY MEANT TO INFORM WHAT DRUGS HAVE RELIED UPON NHPS FOR RESEARCH.
Critical Role Primates Play in Research

Discovering New
Life-Saving Therapies
Many breakthroughs in medical research have been made possible thanks to the use of primate models. Our goal is to provide researchers with healthy primates, living in clean and humane conditions, to facilitate scientific advancements. We understand the importance of animal welfare, which is why we prioritize our primates’ well-being by providing them with exercise areas, a balanced diet, and a stress-free environment. We work closely with researchers to ensure that their work is not just effective but also ethical.

Protecting Your Safety
As a leading provider of primate models for preclinical testing, we understand the importance of proving drug safety before moving on to human trials. Primate models have proven to be superior due to their genetic similarities to humans, which allows for more accurate predictions of human reactions to certain drugs.

Advancing Research Required by Regulation
As a Regulatory Requirement in developing most new drugs, the FDA mandates the primate model for many new candidates to ensure the safety of new therapies. By testing on primates, scientists can obtain accurate and reliable data that is impossible to acquire through other methods. This research guarantees that new treatments will not harm humans.
What Matters to Us
Animal Welfare
Cures
Value
Innovation
Trust
Community

Animal Welfare – Our Top Priority
We cherish the primates under our care and are committed to providing exceptional care and attention to each primate in our facility. Our animal welfare program has been developed to ensure the necessary environment so that each primate in our care is happy, healthy, and well-treated. Our expert staff and leading veterinarians ensure that the care our primates provide an environment where they will thrive and can fulfill their important role in developing new, innovative medicines.
Cures – Meaningful Work
It isn’t just about creating quality jobs with strong pay. We are about creating a team environment where each member can contribute to making a real difference in the development of new therapies that will positively impact our families, friends and society.
Value – Client Solutions
We believe that every client is unique and requires a tailored approach. We take the time to listen and understand your research needs, then develop innovative solutions that will help you achieve your research objectives. Trust us to provide high-quality primates and tailored services that meet your specific requirements.
Innovation – Creative Solutions
We are committed to providing the highest level of care for our primates and service for our clients. Our experienced staff is constantly working to improve our programs and services to meet evolving needs. With a focus on continuous training and investment in the latest tools and techniques, we strive to create value and exceed your expectations every step of the way.
Trust – Doing It Right
We believe in conducting business with transparency, ethics, and respect. We are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs in a way that is both ethical and sustainable. We understand the importance of supporting our team members and taking care of our environment, and we are committed to doing so every step of the way.
Community – Local Partners
Community partnerships are important to us, and we are committed to our community’s success. We prioritize working with local organizations and to support philanthropic causes, education, the environment, and the local economy. Our focus on contributing toward a stronger community is integral to our mission and helping create a brighter future.
Animal Welfare – Our Top Priority
We cherish the primates under our care and are committed to providing exceptional care and attention to each primate in our facility. Our animal welfare program has been developed to ensure the necessary environment so that each primate in our care is happy, healthy, and well-treated. Our expert staff and leading veterinarians ensure that the care our primates provide an environment where they will thrive and can fulfill their important role in developing new, innovative medicines.
Cures – Meaningful Work
It isn’t just about creating quality jobs with strong pay. We are about creating a team environment where each member can contribute to making a real difference in the development of new therapies that will positively impact our families, friends and society.
Value – Client Solutions
We believe that every client is unique and requires a tailored approach. We take the time to listen and understand your research needs, then develop innovative solutions that will help you achieve your research objectives. Trust us to provide high-quality primates and tailored services that meet your specific requirements.
Innovation – Creative Solutions
We are committed to providing the highest level of care for our primates and service for our clients. Our experienced staff is constantly working to improve our programs and services to meet evolving needs. With a focus on continuous training and investment in the latest tools and techniques, we strive to create value and exceed your expectations every step of the way.
Trust – Doing it Right
We believe in conducting business with transparency, ethics, and respect. We are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs in a way that is both ethical and sustainable. We understand the importance of supporting our team members and taking care of our environment, and we are committed to doing so every step of the way.
Community – Local Partners
Community partnerships are important to us, and we are committed to our community’s success. We prioritize working with local organizations and to support philanthropic causes, education, the environment, and the local economy. Our focus on contributing toward a stronger community is integral to our mission and helping create a brighter future.
SHM’S ECONOMIC IMPACT DELIVERED OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS
Jobs Created
403
227 Direct Operations
79 Construction
97 Indirect Jobs
Worker Earnings
$202M
Salary & Benefits for all jobs created over 10 years
Economic Output
$743M
Total impact for construction, SHM operations, and indirect spending by other employers
SHM’S Fiscal Tax Contribution OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS
Local
$7.2M
$3.2 to Bainbridge
$3.6 to Decatur County
& Public Schools
State
$24.7M
$13.7M Individual Income Tax
$9.5M Sales Tax
$1.5M Corporate Income Tax
total
$32M
Total impact for construction, SHM operations, and indirect spending by other employers
SHM WILL BRIGHTEN BAINBRIDGE’S FUTURE
SHM is funding 100% of the project cost. Any incentives are reductions to future taxes and are only available if SHM achieves growth targets for the community.
Other industries will see a direct benefit from increased spending by new workers and visitors in real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, banking, entertainment, etc.
SHM’s contribution to the municipal systems will help minimize cost increases from pending bond payments.
An employment shift where residents stay in the community for work versus leaving for jobs outside of Decatur County.