What is GGBN - Revision history

WikiSysop: /* Background */

2025-12-16T10:25:52Z

Background

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:25, 16 December 2025
Line 26:		Line 26:
	Biodiversity research and conservation is informed by genetic research. Thus it is increasingly important to employ the best standards and practices in the care of genetic collections and to provide access to them using standards that promote research while respecting the owner's rights. As a step towards the development of a global network of biodiversity repositories that would encourage the use of best practices, standards, and accessibility, thirty two representatives from thirteen organizations across Africa, Australia, Europe, North, Central, and South America convened for a two day workshop in Washington D.C. in October 2011. This workshop produced preliminary plans for an international coordinating mechanism for biodiversity biobanks.		Biodiversity research and conservation is informed by genetic research. Thus it is increasingly important to employ the best standards and practices in the care of genetic collections and to provide access to them using standards that promote research while respecting the owner's rights. As a step towards the development of a global network of biodiversity repositories that would encourage the use of best practices, standards, and accessibility, thirty two representatives from thirteen organizations across Africa, Australia, Europe, North, Central, and South America convened for a two day workshop in Washington D.C. in October 2011. This workshop produced preliminary plans for an international coordinating mechanism for biodiversity biobanks.

	In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://~~160~~.45.~~63.11~~/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://~~160~~.45.~~63.11~~/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.		In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.

	Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 118 members from 42 countries, 43 of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 75 are working toward this goal.		Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 118 members from 42 countries, 43 of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 75 are working toward this goal.

WikiSysop: /* Background */

2025-09-08T08:36:41Z

Background

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:36, 8 September 2025
Line 28:		Line 28:
	In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.		In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.

	Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 92 members from 32 countries, 23 of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 69 are working toward this goal.		Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 118 members from 42 countries, 43 of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 75 are working toward this goal.

	==Data Portal==		==Data Portal==
	In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.		In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.

WikiSysop: WikiSysop moved page About GGBN to What is GGBN: matching portal output

2025-01-23T11:49:11Z

WikiSysop moved page About GGBN to What is GGBN: matching portal output

← Older revision	Revision as of 13:49, 23 January 2025
(No difference)

WikiSysop at 07:57, 25 October 2021

2021-10-25T07:57:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:57, 25 October 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:
	<h1>~~VISION~~</h1>		<h1>Vision</h1>
	A global network of well-managed collections of genomic samples from across the Tree of Life, benefiting society through biodiversity research, development, and conservation.		A global network of well-managed collections of genomic samples from across the Tree of Life, benefiting society through biodiversity research, development, and conservation.
	<h1>~~MISSION~~</h1>		<h1>Mission</h1>
	To foster collaborations among biodiversity repositories in order to ensure quality standards, improve best practices, secure interoperability, and harmonize exchange of material in accordance with national and international legislation and conventions.		To foster collaborations among biodiversity repositories in order to ensure quality standards, improve best practices, secure interoperability, and harmonize exchange of material in accordance with national and international legislation and conventions.

WikiSysop at 07:57, 25 October 2021

2021-10-25T07:57:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:57, 25 October 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~<div id="wikinote">~~
	<h1>VISION</h1>		<h1>VISION</h1>
	A global network of well-managed collections of genomic samples from across the Tree of Life, benefiting society through biodiversity research, development, and conservation.		A global network of well-managed collections of genomic samples from across the Tree of Life, benefiting society through biodiversity research, development, and conservation.
	<h1>MISSION</h1>		<h1>MISSION</h1>
	To foster collaborations among biodiversity repositories in order to ensure quality standards, improve best practices, secure interoperability, and harmonize exchange of material in accordance with national and international legislation and conventions.		To foster collaborations among biodiversity repositories in order to ensure quality standards, improve best practices, secure interoperability, and harmonize exchange of material in accordance with national and international legislation and conventions.
	~~</div>~~

	=Making Genomic Collections Discoverable for Research through a Networked Community of Biodiversity Repositories=		=Making Genomic Collections Discoverable for Research through a Networked Community of Biodiversity Repositories=

KatharineBarker at 17:52, 20 September 2019

2019-09-20T17:52:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:52, 20 September 2019
Line 30:		Line 30:
	In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.		In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.

	Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 71 members from 28 countries, ~~nineteen~~ of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 52 are working toward this goal.		Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 92 members from 32 countries, 23 of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 69 are working toward this goal.

	==Data Portal==		==Data Portal==
	In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.		In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.

KatharineBarker: /* Background */

2018-05-01T14:12:03Z

Background

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:12, 1 May 2018
Line 30:		Line 30:
	In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.		In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.

	Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include ~~59 biodiversity biobanks~~ from 24 countries~~. Seventeen member institutions~~ are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ]to the ~~GGBN Data Portal and 27 member institutions~~ are working toward this goal.		Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 71 members from 28 countries, nineteen of which are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ] and many of the remaining 52 are working toward this goal.

	==Data Portal==		==Data Portal==
	In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.		In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.

WikiSysop at 09:25, 28 March 2018

2018-03-28T09:25:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:25, 28 March 2018
Line 1:		Line 1:
			<div id="wikinote">
			<h1>VISION</h1>
			A global network of well-managed collections of genomic samples from across the Tree of Life, benefiting society through biodiversity research, development, and conservation.
			<h1>MISSION</h1>
			To foster collaborations among biodiversity repositories in order to ensure quality standards, improve best practices, secure interoperability, and harmonize exchange of material in accordance with national and international legislation and conventions.
			</div>

	=Making Genomic Collections Discoverable for Research through a Networked Community of Biodiversity Repositories=		=Making Genomic Collections Discoverable for Research through a Networked Community of Biodiversity Repositories=

WikiSysop: /* Data Portal */

2017-04-08T09:18:00Z

Data Portal

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:18, 8 April 2017
Line 26:		Line 26:

	==Data Portal==		==Data Portal==
	In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. Up to now, the DNA Bank Network is the only portal providing biodiversity tissue and DNA data in a standardized way, offering interoperability with a wide range of Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) compliant data sources. While the setup of the DNA Bank Network is fully functional, the existing framework is limiting for GGBN members, working only with BioCASe/ABCDDNA and DiGIR (if voucher data are available through DarwinCore), and not with DarwinCore Archive. Most GGBN member institutions, however, use DarwinCore Archive to deliver their data to GBIF. The upcoming GGBN Data Portal ~~will build on the existing DNA Bank Network's model~~ and ~~will work~~ for BioCASe/ABCD, IPT/DarwinCore Archive, and ~~DiGIR providers (only voucher specimens in non GGBN collections, not for DNA samples)~~.		In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. The new version of the GGBN Data Portal has been launched in October 2016 and now works for BioCASe/ABCD and IPT/DarwinCore Archive. The GGBN Data Standard has been published in 2016 and is now fully implemented into the portal.

WikiSysop: /* Background */

2017-04-08T09:16:08Z

Background

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:16, 8 April 2017
Line 23:		Line 23:
	In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.		In order to guide the transition of GGBN from a concept created in 2011 to a formalized member driven organization, an International Steering Committee of (hereinafter referred to as the interim Executive Committee) was formed. A series of meetings were held and three task forces were established to develop and implement a strategic plan and program of work. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) was thereby created. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/XjZrUkeGQeKURNBJqWhgNw Memorandum of Cooperation] was distributed for signature by members in March 2013. From March 2013 through June 2015 input was gathered from the research and biobanking communities, along with other stakeholders, to develop a [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference draft governance model]. A [https://160.45.63.11/share/s/xslU9MqCT5mgAIfRukyk8 white paper] on GGBN was published in January 2014 and an international conference was held in June 2014 to further engage the biodiversity biobanking community.

	Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 38 biodiversity biobanks from 20 countries. ~~Twelve~~ member institutions are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ]to the GGBN Data Portal and 26 member institutions are working toward this goal.		Since the Network’s conception in 2011, GGBN has grown to include 59 biodiversity biobanks from 24 countries. Seventeen member institutions are [http://data.ggbn.org/ggbn_new/stats/index contributing data ]to the GGBN Data Portal and 27 member institutions are working toward this goal.

	==Data Portal==		==Data Portal==
	In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. Up to now, the DNA Bank Network is the only portal providing biodiversity tissue and DNA data in a standardized way, offering interoperability with a wide range of Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) compliant data sources. While the setup of the DNA Bank Network is fully functional, the existing framework is limiting for GGBN members, working only with BioCASe/ABCDDNA and DiGIR (if voucher data are available through DarwinCore), and not with DarwinCore Archive. Most GGBN member institutions, however, use DarwinCore Archive to deliver their data to GBIF. The upcoming GGBN Data Portal will build on the existing DNA Bank Network's model and will work for BioCASe/ABCD, IPT/DarwinCore Archive, and DiGIR providers (only voucher specimens in non GGBN collections, not for DNA samples).		In order to meet the goals of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, members require a shared data portal to expose their genomic collections for research. Up to now, the DNA Bank Network is the only portal providing biodiversity tissue and DNA data in a standardized way, offering interoperability with a wide range of Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) compliant data sources. While the setup of the DNA Bank Network is fully functional, the existing framework is limiting for GGBN members, working only with BioCASe/ABCDDNA and DiGIR (if voucher data are available through DarwinCore), and not with DarwinCore Archive. Most GGBN member institutions, however, use DarwinCore Archive to deliver their data to GBIF. The upcoming GGBN Data Portal will build on the existing DNA Bank Network's model and will work for BioCASe/ABCD, IPT/DarwinCore Archive, and DiGIR providers (only voucher specimens in non GGBN collections, not for DNA samples).