NEPRC serves as an important regional resource to the biomedical research community. It offers a broad spectrum of services, ranging from analysis of tissue specimens to partnership investigations with leading biomedical research institutions.

Consultation is a core service of NEPRC. Each year, hundreds of scientists from around the world turn to the Center for diagnostic support, clinical advice, expertise in primate biology, and development of experimental protocols.

Among the Center's many services, a modern flow cytometry facility provides state-of-the-art immunophenotyping and cell sorting. A number of unique antibodies and reagents have been developed at NEPRC for use by Center scientists as well as investigators from other research institutions. Additional diagnostic and research services at NEPRC include testing for antiviral antibodies, DNA cloning, and DNA sequencing.

Supporting the diagnostic services and research programs, the Center operates electron and confocal microscopy facilities and image analysis systems.

With extensive links to primate libraries and archives worldwide, NEPRC provides access to numerous electronic databases and on-line search services.