Answer:
Research towards increasing the understanding of progressive illnesses, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
Explanation:
The Yerkes Primate center was established in 1930 by Robert Yerkes, in Orange Park, Florida. But was moved to its present location in Emory University.
The center has its focus on two major area of research, which are Immunology and Vaccine, and research towards increasing the understanding of progressive illnesses, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.