KatharineBarker:

==March 14 2025 Welcome CJBG to GGBN! ==

We are proud to announce that the Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (CJBG) has joined GGBN as a member!CJBG is located in Switzerland, having about 4,500 DNA samples, 6,200 tissue samples, and 5,000 specimens in their collections. Please welcome Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève!

==March 20 2025 GGBN/ISBER 2025 Conference webpage is now live! ==

We are excited to announce that the official webpage for the GGBN/ISBER 2025 Conference is now live! Visit https://biobanksafrica2025.org/ for key details regarding registration, agenda, sponsors, and more!
Stay tuned for updates, and feel free to share this with colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and insightful event!

[[File:Conference 2025.JPG|center|500px]]

==March 14 2025 Welcome EAZA to GGBN! ==

We are proud to announce that the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) has joined GGBN as a member! EAZA is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, having about 500 DNA samples, 28,000 tissue samples, and 1,100 specimens in their collections. Please welcome European Association of Zoos and Aquaria!

[[File:EAZAbiobanklogo_(1).png|center|500px]]

==February 26 2025 Welcome FIOCRUZ/CLIOC to GGBN! ==

We are excited to welcome FIOCRUZ–Leishmania collection (FIOCRUZ/CLIOC) as a core member of GGBN! As a Biological Resource Centre, FIOCRUZ/CLIOC plays a crucial role in the preservation, storage, and taxonomic characterization of Leishmania specimens, supporting scientific and technological advancements in Brazil. With 1,200 Leishmania specimens now available online, this marks the addition of a new genus to GGBN’s global network.

[[File:Fiocruz-logo.jpg|center|500px]]

==February 20 2025 GGBN is now on BlueSky! ==

We are super excited to announce that GGBN now has an account on BlueSky! Join us on this exciting new platform as we connect, share, and grow our community. Be sure to check out our page and hit that follow button—we can’t wait to engage with you! Check it out [https://bsky.app/profile/ggbnoutreach.bsky.social here!]

[[File:BlueSkyLogo.png|center|500px]]

==February 11 2025 New GGBN Data Portal Release ==

We are super excited to announce that GGBN has released its brand-new data portal, making it easier to explore 4.4 million records and 6.9 million material entities! With a powerful new search, full-text access to key resources, and a dedicated section for GGBN’s 114 member organizations. Check it out now at https://www.ggbn.org!

[[File:GGBN Portal Release.png|center|500px]]

==January 30 2025 Save the Date: 2025 GGBN Conference! ==

We are super excited for the GGBN 2025 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa! This is a joint conference with GGBN and ISBER. We hope that you can save the dates below as we continue to work towards the planning and implementation for the conference.

The official dates for the GGBN 2025 Conference are September 29th-October 3rd, 2025.

[[File:Save_the_Date_Portrait.jpeg|center|500px]]

==December 2 2024 Kostrzyca Forest Gene Bank has New Collections Available through GGBN! ==

Kostrzyca Forest Gene Bank (KFGB) has made their collection available through GGBN!
Their collections include 7,400 plant samples (50 families, 133 genera) collected in Poland, many rare and endangered species which was also funded by the GGI Awards Program. Check it out [https://www.ggbn.org/ggbn_portal/search/result?institution=KFGB%2C+Mi%C5%82k%C3%B3w here!]

[[File: Logo Kostrzyca.jpg|center|500px]]

==October 30 2024 The Earth BioGenome Project has updated their guidances for Sample Collection and Processing! ==

The Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) Sample Collection and Processing subcommittee has updated their guidance on all things you need to think about when collecting and preparing specimens that will be used to generate high quality reference genomes. Check it out [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/y2ovOIbJSIqkg22e1nt1Bg here!]

[[File:EBP.png|center|500px]]

==October 15 2024 Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes publishes data through GGBN!==

We are excited to announce that Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) has published data for the first time through GGBN! There are 2,000 botanical DNA and tissue samples collected in Central Mexico now available online. Check it out [https://www.ggbn.org/ggbn_portal/search/result?institution=UAA%2C+Aguascalientes here]!

[[File:ADNUAA.jpeg|center]]

==October 9 2024 The slides from the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Conference are now available! ==

Slides from the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Conference session on "Biodiversity Biobanking Network GGBN: A global infrastructure for molecular collections" are now available on the GGBN document library. Check it out [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/sLmM-4MXQ2mkSsasxojhZA now]!

[[File:Spnhc-tdwg-2024-logo-w-credit-line.png|center|500px]]

==October 9 2024 The 2024 GGBN Newsletter is now available! ==

We are excited share the latest edition of the GGBN Newsletter is now available! Within the 2024 GGBN newsletter you'll find all the highlights, updates, and events that have shaped our community over the past year. We hope you enjoy this [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/HCsKPlHXQBaSD18NmEZNqg newsletter]!

[[File:GGBN_Sep2024_Newsletter.jpg|center|350px]]

==September 5 2024 Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales joins GGBN! ==

We are pleased to announce Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) has joined GGBN! Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is located in Madrid, Spain.

[[File:Logo_mncn_2024.jpg|center|350px]]

==April 30 2024 GGBN and ERGA Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research on Youtube==

Both parts of the GGBN, the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) series focused on ABS - Nagoya Protocol and DSI are now uploaded on YouTube! Check it out [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4qmCfIUT9K-cgswMIZdd89p3ZUhol-OH here]!

[[File:Youtube-logo-2431.png|center|350px]]

==March 25 2024 GGBN and ERGA Hosts a Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research ==

We're happy to announce that GGBN and European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) with the support of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) network are organizing a two-part webinar series focused on ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing), the Nagoya Protocol and DSI this April. Join us by filling the registration form [https://www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropeanReferenceGenomeAtlas/APrimerOnSciencePolicyForBiodiversityResearchWebinarSeries here]! Spots are limited.

[[File:ERGA_GGBN_Webinar-3_page-0001.jpg|center|350px]]

==February 1 2024 Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences joins GGBN! ==

We are pleased to announce the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) has joined GGBN! Located in Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences has 6,000 DNA samples, 6,500 tissue samples, and 38,000 specimens in their collections.

[[File:RBINS_logo_complet_(2).jpg|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 SYNTHESYS Biobanking Handbooks are Now Available! ==

The fourth (and last) publication of the GGBN-led SYNTHESYS+ work package NA3: "Molecular collections in the age of genomics – standards &
processes" has been released! They are now posted to the GGBN Document Library. Click [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/Ijs5AFkCSFquS7vZW96KMg here] to take a look!
[[File:Synthesys-plus-logo.png|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 GGBN Report Now Available! ==

We are excited to announce that the GGBN December 2023 Report is now available! This report highlights GGBN contributions, conferences, online discoverability and more from the past year. Head to the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/YKaykzh2QD-q2yByCgMJqw GGBN Document Library] to take a look!

=News Archive=

Older news can be found in the GGBN [[News Archive]].

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[[category: News]]

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2025-03-21T16:32:58Z

KatharineBarker: /* March 14 2025 Welcome EAZA to GGBN! */

==March 20 2025 GGBN/ISBER 2025 Conference webpage is now live! ==

We are excited to announce that the official webpage for the GGBN/ISBER 2025 Conference is now live! Visit https://biobanksafrica2025.org/ for key details regarding registration, agenda, sponsors, and more!
Stay tuned for updates, and feel free to share this with colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and insightful event!

==March 14 2025 Welcome EAZA to GGBN! ==

We are proud to announce that the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) has joined GGBN as a member! EAZA is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, having about 500 DNA samples, 28,000 tissue samples, and 1,100 specimens in their collections. Please welcome European Association of Zoos and Aquaria!

[[File:EAZAbiobanklogo_(1).png|center|500px]]

==February 26 2025 Welcome FIOCRUZ/CLIOC to GGBN! ==

We are excited to welcome FIOCRUZ–Leishmania collection (FIOCRUZ/CLIOC) as a core member of GGBN! As a Biological Resource Centre, FIOCRUZ/CLIOC plays a crucial role in the preservation, storage, and taxonomic characterization of Leishmania specimens, supporting scientific and technological advancements in Brazil. With 1,200 Leishmania specimens now available online, this marks the addition of a new genus to GGBN’s global network.

[[File:Fiocruz-logo.jpg|center|500px]]

==February 20 2025 GGBN is now on BlueSky! ==

We are super excited to announce that GGBN now has an account on BlueSky! Join us on this exciting new platform as we connect, share, and grow our community. Be sure to check out our page and hit that follow button—we can’t wait to engage with you! Check it out [https://bsky.app/profile/ggbnoutreach.bsky.social here!]

[[File:BlueSkyLogo.png|center|500px]]

==February 11 2025 New GGBN Data Portal Release ==

We are super excited to announce that GGBN has released its brand-new data portal, making it easier to explore 4.4 million records and 6.9 million material entities! With a powerful new search, full-text access to key resources, and a dedicated section for GGBN’s 114 member organizations. Check it out now at https://www.ggbn.org!

[[File:GGBN Portal Release.png|center|500px]]

==January 30 2025 Save the Date: 2025 GGBN Conference! ==

We are super excited for the GGBN 2025 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa! This is a joint conference with GGBN and ISBER. We hope that you can save the dates below as we continue to work towards the planning and implementation for the conference.

The official dates for the GGBN 2025 Conference are September 29th-October 3rd, 2025.

[[File:Save_the_Date_Portrait.jpeg|center|500px]]

==December 2 2024 Kostrzyca Forest Gene Bank has New Collections Available through GGBN! ==

Kostrzyca Forest Gene Bank (KFGB) has made their collection available through GGBN!
Their collections include 7,400 plant samples (50 families, 133 genera) collected in Poland, many rare and endangered species which was also funded by the GGI Awards Program. Check it out [https://www.ggbn.org/ggbn_portal/search/result?institution=KFGB%2C+Mi%C5%82k%C3%B3w here!]

[[File: Logo Kostrzyca.jpg|center|500px]]

==October 30 2024 The Earth BioGenome Project has updated their guidances for Sample Collection and Processing! ==

The Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) Sample Collection and Processing subcommittee has updated their guidance on all things you need to think about when collecting and preparing specimens that will be used to generate high quality reference genomes. Check it out [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/y2ovOIbJSIqkg22e1nt1Bg here!]

[[File:EBP.png|center|500px]]

==October 15 2024 Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes publishes data through GGBN!==

We are excited to announce that Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) has published data for the first time through GGBN! There are 2,000 botanical DNA and tissue samples collected in Central Mexico now available online. Check it out [https://www.ggbn.org/ggbn_portal/search/result?institution=UAA%2C+Aguascalientes here]!

[[File:ADNUAA.jpeg|center]]

==October 9 2024 The slides from the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Conference are now available! ==

Slides from the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Conference session on "Biodiversity Biobanking Network GGBN: A global infrastructure for molecular collections" are now available on the GGBN document library. Check it out [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/sLmM-4MXQ2mkSsasxojhZA now]!

[[File:Spnhc-tdwg-2024-logo-w-credit-line.png|center|500px]]

==October 9 2024 The 2024 GGBN Newsletter is now available! ==

We are excited share the latest edition of the GGBN Newsletter is now available! Within the 2024 GGBN newsletter you'll find all the highlights, updates, and events that have shaped our community over the past year. We hope you enjoy this [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/HCsKPlHXQBaSD18NmEZNqg newsletter]!

[[File:GGBN_Sep2024_Newsletter.jpg|center|350px]]

==September 5 2024 Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales joins GGBN! ==

We are pleased to announce Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) has joined GGBN! Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is located in Madrid, Spain.

[[File:Logo_mncn_2024.jpg|center|350px]]

==April 30 2024 GGBN and ERGA Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research on Youtube==

Both parts of the GGBN, the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) series focused on ABS - Nagoya Protocol and DSI are now uploaded on YouTube! Check it out [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4qmCfIUT9K-cgswMIZdd89p3ZUhol-OH here]!

[[File:Youtube-logo-2431.png|center|350px]]

==March 25 2024 GGBN and ERGA Hosts a Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research ==

We're happy to announce that GGBN and European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) with the support of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) network are organizing a two-part webinar series focused on ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing), the Nagoya Protocol and DSI this April. Join us by filling the registration form [https://www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropeanReferenceGenomeAtlas/APrimerOnSciencePolicyForBiodiversityResearchWebinarSeries here]! Spots are limited.

[[File:ERGA_GGBN_Webinar-3_page-0001.jpg|center|350px]]

==February 1 2024 Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences joins GGBN! ==

We are pleased to announce the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) has joined GGBN! Located in Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences has 6,000 DNA samples, 6,500 tissue samples, and 38,000 specimens in their collections.

[[File:RBINS_logo_complet_(2).jpg|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 SYNTHESYS Biobanking Handbooks are Now Available! ==

The fourth (and last) publication of the GGBN-led SYNTHESYS+ work package NA3: "Molecular collections in the age of genomics – standards &
processes" has been released! They are now posted to the GGBN Document Library. Click [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/Ijs5AFkCSFquS7vZW96KMg here] to take a look!
[[File:Synthesys-plus-logo.png|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 GGBN Report Now Available! ==

We are excited to announce that the GGBN December 2023 Report is now available! This report highlights GGBN contributions, conferences, online discoverability and more from the past year. Head to the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/YKaykzh2QD-q2yByCgMJqw GGBN Document Library] to take a look!

=News Archive=

Older news can be found in the GGBN [[News Archive]].

[[category: Help]]
[[category: News]]

2024-03-25T14:07:57Z

KatharineBarker:

==March 25 2024 GGBN and ERGA hosts a Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research ==

We're happy to announce that the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) and ERGA with the support of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) network are organizing a two-part webinar series focused on ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing), the Nagoya Protocol and DSI this April. Join us by filling the registration form [https://www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropeanReferenceGenomeAtlas/APrimerOnSciencePolicyForBiodiversityResearchWebinarSeries here]! Spots are limited.

[[File:ERGA_GGBN_Webinar-3_page-0001.jpg|center|350px]]

==February 1 2024 Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences joins GGBN! ==

We are pleased to announce the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) has joined GGBN! Located in Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences has 6,000 DNA samples, 6,500 tissue samples, and 38,000 specimens in their collections.

[[File:RBINS_logo_complet_(2).jpg|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 SYNTHESYS Biobanking Handbooks are Now Available! ==

The fourth (and last) publication of the GGBN-led SYNTHESYS+ work package NA3: "Molecular collections in the age of genomics – standards &
processes" has been released! They are now posted to the GGBN Document Library. Click [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/Ijs5AFkCSFquS7vZW96KMg here] to take a look!
[[File:Synthesys-plus-logo.png|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 GGBN Report Now Available! ==

We are excited to announce that the GGBN December 2023 Report is now available! This report highlights GGBN contributions, conferences, online discoverability and more from the past year. Head to the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/YKaykzh2QD-q2yByCgMJqw GGBN Document Library] to take a look!

==December 7 2023 Tissue Samples Made Discoverable Through GGBN==

We are excited to announce the organizations who provided data for the first time in 2023: CMN, Ottawa, Canadian Museum of Nature, INRAE, Paris, National Institute of Research for Agriculture, Food and Environment, HNT, San Marino, The Huntington, and UNAL, Bogota, Universidad Nacional de Colombia / National University of Colombia.

[[File:CMN.png|center|350px]] [[File:INRAE.jpg|center|350px]] [[File:HTG logo.jpg|center|350px]] [[File:UNAL logo 600x300.png|center|350px]]

==December 6 2023 National Herbarium of Rwanda, University of Rwanda joins GGBN ==

We are happy to announce that the National Herbarium of Rwanda[https://herbariumrwanda.ur.ac.rw/] at the University of Rwanda has joined GGBN. Collections include 50 eDNA and 20,000+ tissue samples representing plants, terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates. Samples are managed with Symbiota and Excel.

[[File:Herbarium of Rwanda.png|center|350px]]

==The GGBN 2023 International Conference Presentations are Available to Watch on YouTube==

The 2023 GGBN International Conference presentations are now available to watch on our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOFuKPmJMQ&list=PLxCMSf8YBiw8RZX6q-_cs-y0nM103_-Is here]! Check out some of the amazing talks from the conference!
[[File:Youtube-logo-2431.png|center|350px]]

==November 06 2023 GGBN 2023 GGBN Announces 2025 Conference Host==
We are happy to announce the South African National Biodiversity Institute and Biodiversity Biobanks South Africa as the host for the 2025 GGBN Conference in Cape Town, South Africa! Learn more about the institute [https://www.sanbi.org/ here]

[[File:Large SANBI Logo new.jpg|center|350px]]

==October 16 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Program Available Now==

The 2023 GGBN International Conference program is now available to view [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/conference-program.html here]! Click to see presentation details, recommendations to do during your stay in Aguascalientes (if in person) and more.

==September 7 2023 Hybrid Registration for 2023 GGBN International Conference Available Now==

The 2023 GGBN International Conference will now be hybrid for those who want to join via Zoom! Virtual participants can register for $50 on [https://www.etix.com/ticket/c/417BD8523BDDF67177ECE60A52B3A32E/hybrid-participation Etix]. There is also still time to register for those who want to attend the conference in person! Click [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html HERE] to register.

==August 11 2023 NEON Biorepository, Arizona State University joins GGBN==

We are pleased to announce the [https://biorepo.neonscience.org/portal/ NEON Biorepository, Arizona State University] has joined GGBN. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the NEON Biorepository has 31,358 DNA samples, 43,814 tissue samples, and 104,564 environmental samples.

[[File:NEON-NSF.png|center|350px]]

==August 07 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference: Abstract Submissions and General Registration Close August 31st==

We are still accepting abstracts for the upcoming GGBN International Conference on Biodiversity Biobanking, taking place 17-20 October 2023 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Please see the latest conference announcement attached for session details.

Important deadlines:
General registration closes August 31st, late registration is open from September 1-October 1.
The last day to submit your abstracts is August 31st.

Please submit your abstracts and complete registration [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html HERE]

[[File:Logo-ggbn-uaa-2023.jpg|center|350px]]

==June 23 2023 Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS), Bethlehem University joins GGBN==

We are pleased to announce the [https://www.palestinenature.org/ Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS), Bethlehem University] has joined GGBN. The biodiversity biobank collection includes over 200 DNA and 300 tissue samples representing plants, terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates. In addition to tissues and DNAs, the collection also includes environmental samples.

[[File:Pibs_logo_2.jpg|center|350px]]

==June 22 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference: Early Registration Closes June 30==

Early registration and abstract submission for the GGBN 2023 Conference is now open through June 30th, don't miss your chance at the discount rates! General registration will be open from July 1-August 31.

This year's conference is intended to communicate ideas, new tools, expertise on biodiversity and environmental biobanking, and to encourage the community to make genomic collections public and broadly available for research while respecting the spirit of the Nagoya Protocol.

Registration, conference agenda, hotel, travel, and abstract submissions are now available on the [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html conference website]. Don't miss your chance to register for this in-person conference as rates are scheduled to increase.

[[File:Logo-ggbn-uaa-2023.jpg|center|350px]]

We look forward to seeing you in Mexico this October 17-20.

==June 14 2023 New Collections Update==
The GGBN platform has recently added 1323 records of tissue and DNA from Universidad Nacional de Colombia's GERPH collection. These samples are associated with the project "Discovering vertebrate host and their blood parasites in Colombia's wildlife"
[[File:UNAL logo 600x300.png|center|350px]]

==May 1 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open==
This year's conference is intended to communicate ideas, new tools, expertise on biodiversity and environmental biobanking, and to encourage the community to make genomic collections public and broadly available for research while respecting the spirit of the Nagoya Protocol.

Registration, conference agenda, hotel, travel, and abstract submissions are now available on the conference website. Don't miss your chance to register for this in-person conference as rates are scheduled to increase.

*[https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html registration and abstract submission]

[[File:Logo-ggbn-uaa-2023.jpg|center|350px]]

==April 5 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Registration and Abstract Submission Open May 1==
GGBN 2023 Conference registration and abstract submission will open Monday, May 1st.
*[https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/agenda.html preliminary conference agenda]
*[https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html registration and abstract submission] starting May 1st

[[File:Logo-ggbn-uaa-2023.jpg|center|350px]]

=January 27 2023 Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro joins GGBN=

We are happy to announce that the Museu Nacional (MNRJ) at the [https://ufrj.br/en/ Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro]/Brazil has joined GGBN. Collections include 850 DNA and 627 tissue samples representing marine invertebrates. Samples are managed with Specify. MNRJ is a 2021 GGBN Awards program awardee.

[[File:Museu nacional logo.png|350px]]

=18 January 2023 AGIR at the Universite D'Abomy-Calavi joins GGBN=

We are happy to announce that the Integrated Resource Management Association(AGIR) at the [https://uac.bj/ Universite D'Abomey-Calavi] in the Republic of Benin has joined GGBN, which includes the Herbier National du Benin and the [http://labef-uac.org/ Laboratory of Biomathematics and Forest Estimations of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences]. Collections include silica and environmental samples representing 186 plant species.

[[File:Logo.AGIR.2022.JPG|350px]]

=News Archive=

Older news can be found in the GGBN [[News Archive]].

[[category: Help]]
[[category: News]]

News

2024-03-25T14:07:42Z

KatharineBarker:

==March 25 2024 GGBN and ERGA hosts a Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research ==

We're happy to announce that the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) and ERGA with the support of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) network are organizing a two-part webinar series focused on ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing), the Nagoya Protocol and DSI this April. Join us by filling the registration form [https://www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropeanReferenceGenomeAtlas/APrimerOnSciencePolicyForBiodiversityResearchWebinarSeries here]! Spots are limited.

[[ERGA_GGBN_Webinar-3_page-0001.jpg|center|350px]]

==February 1 2024 Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences joins GGBN! ==

We are pleased to announce the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) has joined GGBN! Located in Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences has 6,000 DNA samples, 6,500 tissue samples, and 38,000 specimens in their collections.

[[File:RBINS_logo_complet_(2).jpg|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 SYNTHESYS Biobanking Handbooks are Now Available! ==

The fourth (and last) publication of the GGBN-led SYNTHESYS+ work package NA3: "Molecular collections in the age of genomics – standards &
processes" has been released! They are now posted to the GGBN Document Library. Click [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/Ijs5AFkCSFquS7vZW96KMg here] to take a look!
[[File:Synthesys-plus-logo.png|center|350px]]

==January 4 2024 2023 GGBN Report Now Available! ==

We are excited to announce that the GGBN December 2023 Report is now available! This report highlights GGBN contributions, conferences, online discoverability and more from the past year. Head to the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/YKaykzh2QD-q2yByCgMJqw GGBN Document Library] to take a look!

==December 7 2023 Tissue Samples Made Discoverable Through GGBN==

We are excited to announce the organizations who provided data for the first time in 2023: CMN, Ottawa, Canadian Museum of Nature, INRAE, Paris, National Institute of Research for Agriculture, Food and Environment, HNT, San Marino, The Huntington, and UNAL, Bogota, Universidad Nacional de Colombia / National University of Colombia.

[[File:CMN.png|center|350px]] [[File:INRAE.jpg|center|350px]] [[File:HTG logo.jpg|center|350px]] [[File:UNAL logo 600x300.png|center|350px]]

==December 6 2023 National Herbarium of Rwanda, University of Rwanda joins GGBN ==

We are happy to announce that the National Herbarium of Rwanda[https://herbariumrwanda.ur.ac.rw/] at the University of Rwanda has joined GGBN. Collections include 50 eDNA and 20,000+ tissue samples representing plants, terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates. Samples are managed with Symbiota and Excel.

[[File:Herbarium of Rwanda.png|center|350px]]

==The GGBN 2023 International Conference Presentations are Available to Watch on YouTube==

The 2023 GGBN International Conference presentations are now available to watch on our YouTube page [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOFuKPmJMQ&list=PLxCMSf8YBiw8RZX6q-_cs-y0nM103_-Is here]! Check out some of the amazing talks from the conference!
[[File:Youtube-logo-2431.png|center|350px]]

==November 06 2023 GGBN 2023 GGBN Announces 2025 Conference Host==
We are happy to announce the South African National Biodiversity Institute and Biodiversity Biobanks South Africa as the host for the 2025 GGBN Conference in Cape Town, South Africa! Learn more about the institute [https://www.sanbi.org/ here]

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==October 16 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Program Available Now==

The 2023 GGBN International Conference program is now available to view [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/conference-program.html here]! Click to see presentation details, recommendations to do during your stay in Aguascalientes (if in person) and more.

==September 7 2023 Hybrid Registration for 2023 GGBN International Conference Available Now==

The 2023 GGBN International Conference will now be hybrid for those who want to join via Zoom! Virtual participants can register for $50 on [https://www.etix.com/ticket/c/417BD8523BDDF67177ECE60A52B3A32E/hybrid-participation Etix]. There is also still time to register for those who want to attend the conference in person! Click [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html HERE] to register.

==August 11 2023 NEON Biorepository, Arizona State University joins GGBN==

We are pleased to announce the [https://biorepo.neonscience.org/portal/ NEON Biorepository, Arizona State University] has joined GGBN. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the NEON Biorepository has 31,358 DNA samples, 43,814 tissue samples, and 104,564 environmental samples.

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==August 07 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference: Abstract Submissions and General Registration Close August 31st==

We are still accepting abstracts for the upcoming GGBN International Conference on Biodiversity Biobanking, taking place 17-20 October 2023 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Please see the latest conference announcement attached for session details.

Important deadlines:
General registration closes August 31st, late registration is open from September 1-October 1.
The last day to submit your abstracts is August 31st.

Please submit your abstracts and complete registration [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html HERE]

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==June 23 2023 Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS), Bethlehem University joins GGBN==

We are pleased to announce the [https://www.palestinenature.org/ Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS), Bethlehem University] has joined GGBN. The biodiversity biobank collection includes over 200 DNA and 300 tissue samples representing plants, terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates. In addition to tissues and DNAs, the collection also includes environmental samples.

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==June 22 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference: Early Registration Closes June 30==

Early registration and abstract submission for the GGBN 2023 Conference is now open through June 30th, don't miss your chance at the discount rates! General registration will be open from July 1-August 31.

This year's conference is intended to communicate ideas, new tools, expertise on biodiversity and environmental biobanking, and to encourage the community to make genomic collections public and broadly available for research while respecting the spirit of the Nagoya Protocol.

Registration, conference agenda, hotel, travel, and abstract submissions are now available on the [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html conference website]. Don't miss your chance to register for this in-person conference as rates are scheduled to increase.

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We look forward to seeing you in Mexico this October 17-20.

==June 14 2023 New Collections Update==
The GGBN platform has recently added 1323 records of tissue and DNA from Universidad Nacional de Colombia's GERPH collection. These samples are associated with the project "Discovering vertebrate host and their blood parasites in Colombia's wildlife"
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==May 1 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open==
This year's conference is intended to communicate ideas, new tools, expertise on biodiversity and environmental biobanking, and to encourage the community to make genomic collections public and broadly available for research while respecting the spirit of the Nagoya Protocol.

Registration, conference agenda, hotel, travel, and abstract submissions are now available on the conference website. Don't miss your chance to register for this in-person conference as rates are scheduled to increase.

*[https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html registration and abstract submission]

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==April 5 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Registration and Abstract Submission Open May 1==
GGBN 2023 Conference registration and abstract submission will open Monday, May 1st.
*[https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/agenda.html preliminary conference agenda]
*[https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html registration and abstract submission] starting May 1st

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=January 27 2023 Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro joins GGBN=

We are happy to announce that the Museu Nacional (MNRJ) at the [https://ufrj.br/en/ Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro]/Brazil has joined GGBN. Collections include 850 DNA and 627 tissue samples representing marine invertebrates. Samples are managed with Specify. MNRJ is a 2021 GGBN Awards program awardee.

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=18 January 2023 AGIR at the Universite D'Abomy-Calavi joins GGBN=

We are happy to announce that the Integrated Resource Management Association(AGIR) at the [https://uac.bj/ Universite D'Abomey-Calavi] in the Republic of Benin has joined GGBN, which includes the Herbier National du Benin and the [http://labef-uac.org/ Laboratory of Biomathematics and Forest Estimations of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences]. Collections include silica and environmental samples representing 186 plant species.

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