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JGI Recruiting Elite Early Career Faculty
New Bermuda Standards Proposed
DOE JGI, Others, propose a new set of standards to build on Bermuda Standard. [10/9]
Press Release, Science article
Funding Opportunity
"Computational Biology and Bioinformatic Methods to Enable a Systems Biology Knowledgebase" (DE-FOA-0000143) Preapplications required, deadline Nov. 5, 2009. Formal applications by Jan. 29, 2010.
DOE JGI Newsletter
The Fall 2009 edition of the DOE JGI newsletter, The Primer, has arrived. Available as a PDF. [10/16]
Adopt a GEBA Genome
The DOE Joint Genome Institute is providing opportunities for universities across the country to “adopt” bacterial genomes for analysis.
Genomic Science Press Room
Press Releases
- January 28, 2009. Scientists Publish Complete Genetic Blueprint of Key Biofuels Crop. See JGI press release.
- Aug. 13, 2008. DOE JGI Director Eddy Rubin Highlights the Genomics of Plant-Based Biofuels in Nature. See JGI press release and article.
- July 31, 2008. USDA and DOE Fund 10 New Projects for Biomass Genomics Research. Departments of Energy and Agriculture jointly selected 10 projects for awards totaling $10 million for biobased-fuel research. See Press Release and List of Awardees.
- Oct. 1, 2007. DOE Provides $30 Million to Jump Start Bioenergy Research Centers. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has invested nearly $30 million in end-of-fiscal-year (2007) funds to accelerate the start-up of its three new Bioenergy Research Centers, bringing total DOE Bioenergy Research Center investment to over $400 million. Press Release.
- June 26, 2007. Energy Department Selects Three Bioenergy Research Centers for $375 Million in Federal Funding. Secretary Samuel W. Bodman announced three new Bioenergy Research Centers intended to accelerate basic research in the development of cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels. Press Release, more details
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Key Genomic Science Program Documents
- Systems Biology Knowledgebase for a New Era in Biology. A Report from the May 2008 Workshop. Released March, 2009.
- Carbon Cycling and Biosequestration: Integrating Biology and Climate Through Systems Science. Report from the March 2008 Workshop. Released December, 2008
- Genomics:GTL Strategic Plan, September 2008
- Bioenergy Research Centers: An Overview of the Science, July 2009 [Faster-download PDF or Higher-quality PDF] Corresponding image gallery.
- Breaking the Biological Barriers to Cellulosic Ethanol: A Joint Research Agenda. A Research Roadmap Resulting from the Biomass to Biofuels Workshop, December 7-9, 2005, Rockville, Maryland. DOE/SC-0095, June 2006. Corresponding image gallery.
Additional Information
Program Contacts
- Genomic Science Program of the Office of Biological and Environmental
Research
List of contacts by subject area - DOE Public Affairs Office
Jeff Sherwood
202-586-4826
jeff.sherwood@hq.doe.gov - Genomic Science Program
Anna Palmisano
Office of Biological and Environmental Research
301-903-3251
genomics.gtl@science.doe.gov
