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=Jun 30, 2011 DNA Bank Network at the 8th biennial conference of the Systematics Association in Belfast, United Kingdom=
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==October 30 2024 The Earth BioGenome Project has updated their guidances for Sample Collection and Processing! ==
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A Scientist of the DNA Bank Network will give an overview about the project at the [http://www.systass.org/biennial2011/ Conference of the Systematics Association] in Belfast with special focus on data mobilisation as well as voucher and sample deposition. Presentation details:
 
  
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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!]
  
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Conference: 04-08 July, 2011
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Session Title: Museum specimens and acient DNA
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==October 15 2024 Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes publishes data through GGBN!==
  
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Presentation Title: ''DNA Bank Network - A platform for open access to voucher referenced DNA samples and data worldwide.''
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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]!
  
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Presenter: Gabriele Droege
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=May 14, 2011 Amorphophallus titanum flowering again at the Botanic Garden in Berlin=
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==October 9 2024 The slides from the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 Conference are now available! ==
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This morning the flower of Titan arum has began to open. A plant from same origin population has flowered two years ago and has been collected for the DNA bank of the Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin ([http://www.dnabank-network.org/Query.php?sqlType=Detail&UnitID=DB%204216&CollCode=DNA%20Bank&InstCode=BGBM&UnitIDS=B%20GT%200003226&CollCodeS=Herbarium%20Berolinense&InstCodeS=BGBM DB 4216]).
 
  
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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]!
  
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A webcam has been installed and can be found [http://www.bgbm.org/bgbm/pr/zurzeit/papers/webcam.htm here]. Find out all available Amorphophallus samples in the DNA Bank Network: [http://www.dnabank-network.org/Query.php?genus=Amorphophallus Amorphophallus]
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==October 9 2024 The 2024 GGBN Newsletter is now available! ==
  
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=May 09, 2011 North Korean DNA plant samples available=
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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]!
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As of now, the DNA Bank Network enables access to 384 DNA samples and georeferenced specimens including digital images from vascular plant specimens collected in North Korea for scientific analyses.
 
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The BGBM DNA Bank owes that collection mainly to a donation by Dr. Mark B.M. Suh (Pugwash Council). It was complemented by an expedition to the Mt. Chilbo region under participation of Dr. Birgit Gemeinholzer, Dr. Regine Jahn and Dr. Jo Yong Gil.
 
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Voucher specimens of these rare samples are safeguarded at the Herbarium Berolinense.
 
  
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=Apr 27, 2011 DNA Bank Network at the 22nd Pacific Science Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia=
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A Scientist of the DNA Bank Network will give an overview about the project at the [http://www.22ndpsc.net/ Pacific Science Congress] in Kuala Lumpur with special focus on the potential of this data architecture for science regarding the pacific region. Presentation details:
 
  
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Conference: 14-18 June, 2011
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==September 5 2024 Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales joins GGBN! ==
  
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Session Title: Biological Collections in the Pacific: Developing critical infrastructure for research and applications
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We are pleased to announce Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) has joined GGBN! Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is located in Madrid, Spain.
  
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Presentation Title : ''DNA Bank Network - Information infrastructure for an international DNA and Tissue Bank Network.''
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Presenter: Gabriele Droege
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==April 30 2024 GGBN and ERGA Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research on Youtube==
  
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=Apr 14, 2011 White Paper has been published=
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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]!
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The DNA Bank Network has recently published a White Paper at ''Biopreservation and Biobanking''. The authors describe the general aims of the network, the established infrastructure of the partner DNA banks and the principles of the information technology implemented. Various benefits for its users and partners are highlighted and the prerequisites for collaboration are outlined.
 
  
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Gemeinholzer, B., Dröge, G., Zetzsche, H., Haszprunar, G., Klenk, H.-P., Güntsch, A., Berendsohn, W.G. & Wägele, J.-W. (2011): The DNA Bank Network: the start from a German initiative. ''Biopreservation and Biobanking''. April 2011, 9 (1): 51-55. [http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/bio.2010.0029 Abstract]
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=Jan 12, 2011 DNA Bank Network to present at the BioSystematics in Berlin, Germany=
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==March 25 2024 GGBN and ERGA Hosts a Webinar Series on Science Policy for Biodiversity Research ==
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Scientists of the DNA Bank Network will give an overview about the project at the [http://www.biosyst-berlin-2011.de/ BioSystematics] in Berlin and furthermore organise a Software Bazar for relevant software tools (click [http://www.biosyst-berlin-2011.de/Dr%C3%B6ge%20-%20SOFTWARE%20BAZAR.pdf here] for synopsis). Presentation details:
 
  
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Date/Time/Room: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 8:30 am - 10.30 am, Seminaris
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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.
  
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Session Title: Inventorying and Managing Biodiversity
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Presentation Title : DNA Bank Network - Access to voucher referenced DNA for biodiversity genomics.
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==February 1 2024 Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences joins GGBN! ==
  
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Presenter: Holger Zetzsche
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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.
  
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Date/Time/Room: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 8:30 am - 5 pm, Seminaris
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==January 4 2024 2023 SYNTHESYS Biobanking Handbooks are Now Available! ==
  
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Session Title: Software Bazar - Tools for systematists - Manage and share your data
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The fourth (and last) publication of the GGBN-led SYNTHESYS+ work package NA3: "Molecular collections in the age of genomics – standards &
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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!
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Presentation Title : The DNA Bank Network - A service to facilitate open access to DNA samples and voucher data worldwide
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==January 4 2024 2023 GGBN Report Now Available! ==
  
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Presenter: Gabriele Droege, Holger Zetzsche
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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!
  
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=Nov 29, 2010 New publication outlines field techniques to preserve tissue and specimen quality=
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==December 7 2023 Tissue Samples Made Discoverable Through GGBN==
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An [http://www.abctaxa.be/ Abc Taxa] publication on preservation techniques in the field for different tissue types and organisms has been released recently. Currently used field tissue storage methods and their efficiency are evaluated. Furthermore, recommendations are given on how to set up a collection plan and sampling strategy, checklists of documentation essentials and equipment for collection trips are appended.
 
  
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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.
  
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The publication is available [http://www.abctaxa.be/volumes/volume-8-manual-atbi/volumes/volume-8-manual-atbi/chapter-7 here].
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==December 6 2023 National Herbarium of Rwanda, University of Rwanda joins GGBN ==
  
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'''Gemeinholzer, B., Rey, I., Weising, K., Grundmann, M., Muellner, A.N., Zetzsche, H., Droege, G., Seberg, O., Petersen, G., Rawson, D.M., Weigt, L.A.''' (2010): Organizing specimen and tissue preservation in the field for subsequent molecular analyses. ''IN: ABC-Taxa, Volume 8 - Manual on Field Recording Techniques and Protocols for All Taxa Biodiversity Inventories, Chapter 7, 129-157.''
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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.
  
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=Nov 08, 2010 DNA Bank Network at the International Conference for Environmental Specimen Banks=
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Scientists of the BGBM DNA Bank, member of the DNA Bank Network, are invited to join the International Conference for Environmental Specimen Banks in Berlin hosted by Federal Environment Agency Germany on November 15-16, 2010. The conference aims to bring together biobanking experts and policy makers to address critical questions of environmental and human biomonitoring, analytical chemistry and nature protection.
 
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Date & Time: Monday & Tuesday November 15 & 16, 2010, 10:30 - 18:00 pm, poster presentation.
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==The GGBN 2023 International Conference Presentations are Available to Watch on YouTube==
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Poster Title: The DNA Bank Network - A shared portal for organismic DNA and tissue banks.
 
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Presenters: Gabriele Droege & Holger Zetzsche
 
  
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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!
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=Sep 15, 2010 DNA Bank Network to attend the congress "Tools for Identifying Biodiversity: Progress and Problems" in Paris, France=
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==November 06 2023 GGBN 2023 GGBN Announces 2025 Conference Host==
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Representatives of the DNA Bank Network will present an overview of the DNA Bank Network at the congress "Tools for Identifying Biodiversity: Progress and Problems" taking place at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris, France from September 20 - 22, 2010.
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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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Date & Time: Tuesday & Wednesday September 21 & 22, 2010, 13:30 - 15:00 pm, poster presentation nr. 36.
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Poster Title: DNA Bank Network - connecting biological collections and sequence databases by means of long-term DNA storage with online accession.
 
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Presenters: Matthias Geiger & Nicolas Straube
 
  
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==October 16 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference Program Available Now==
  
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=May 20, 2010 DNA Bank Network to present at the SPNHC & CBA-ABC Joint Conference in Ottawa, Canada=
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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.
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Scientists of the DNA Bank Network will introduce their project and webportal at this years SPNHC conference “Biodiversity 2010 and Beyond – Science and Collections” taking place at the University of Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) from May 31 - June 5, 2010.
 
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Date/Time/Room: Thursday June 3, 2010, 9:20 – 9:40 am, Desmarais, Room 1130
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==September 7 2023 Hybrid Registration for 2023 GGBN International Conference Available Now==
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Session Title: SPNHC Digitizing Initiatives
 
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Presentation Title: DNA Bank Network – Referencing DNA with specimens, sequences and publications based on GBIF web services
 
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Presenters: Holger Zetzsche & Gabriele Dröge
 
  
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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.
  
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=May 20, 2010 Species inventory at the GEO Day of Biodiversity 2010=
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==August 11 2023 NEON Biorepository, Arizona State University joins GGBN==
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Botanists of the Botanischer Verein von Berlin und Brandenburg, the DNA Bank Network, and the Botanic Garden and the Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem will go on a field excursion around Kerkwitz (Niederlausitz) contributing to this years GEO Day of Biodiversity (go to site). As a proposed open-pit brown coal mining region the lake-dotted landscape rich in woodland is severely endangered. Objective of the tour is the collection of witnessing voucher specimens and tissue samples for DNA extraction next to a species inventory.
 
  
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At this year's GEO Day of Biodiversity 248 events in more than 8 countries will take place on June 12. In Germany, GEO Day of Biodiversity has for years been the largest field research campaign. During the GEO Day activities, species long since believed lost are frequently rediscovered. It is therefore an important contribution to efforts to document and conserve our flora and fauna. Find out more...
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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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=May 18, 2010 More than 4400 publications related to DNA samples and DNA vouchers searchable=
 
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Referencing a DNA sample to its specimen as well as to inferred DNA sequences and vice versa is one main focus of the DNA Bank Network. Publications related to DNA samples and their vouchers preserved by the partners of the DNA Bank Network are an additional valuable source. The DSMZ records each publication related to their strains centrally. This precious and very useful repository is now implemented into the Network’s web portal, together with relevant publications of the other partners. Links to online versions of abstracts are included. Further publications will be added continuously. Go to site
 
  
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==August 07 2023 GGBN 2023 Conference: Abstract Submissions and General Registration Close August 31st==
  
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=May 03, 2010 9000 further vertebrate DNA voucher samples: complete Bavarian ichthyofauna available now!=
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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.  
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In December 2003 the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology Munich (ZSM) and the Landesfischereiverband Bayern (LfB) initiated a large scale collection program, in order to cover the diversity of Bavarian freshwater fishes. The primary goal of the program was to collect, identify and deposit morphological and genetic voucher specimens of the approximately 100 naturally occurring fish species in all major and many minor drainages in Bavaria and adjacent regions.
 
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Now about 9000 DNA voucher samples covering almost 100% of the Bavarian fish fauna are available on demand.
 
  
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General registration closes August 31st, late registration is open from September 1-October 1. 
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=Apr 14, 2010 Contribution at ISBER 2010 Annual Meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands=
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Please submit your abstracts and complete registration [https://ggbn2023.weebly.com/registration--abstract-submission.html HERE]
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A scientist of the DNA Bank Network has been selected to present at the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, May 11-14, 2010 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
 
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Session Title: Challenges and Solutions in Biobanking Technology and Information
 
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Presentation Title: The DNA Bank Network - A shared portal for non-human biorepositories, providing live references to DNA and specimen data (abstract number NIN 05)
 
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=Mar 22, 2010 Presentation at the International Symposium for Planning the Baekdudaegan Arboretum in Seoul, Korea=
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The DNA Bank Network will be represented by an invited speaker at the Planning Symposium for the Baekdudaegan Arboretum held on 29th March to1st April, 2010 at COEX in Seoulin (Seoul, South Korea)
 
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Zetzsche, H., Droege, G., Zippel, E. & Gemeinholzer, B. - Collections management at the Botanical Museum and Botanic Garden Berlin-Dahlem (BGBM) - the DNA Bank as a driver for data and knowledge integration.
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=Nov 16, 2009 12000 further procaryote samples available for on-demand DNA extractions=
 
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More than 12000 samples of microorganisms and cell cultures from almost 4400 species are per today additionally available for on-demand DNA extractions. Therewith the entire specimen database of the German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (DSMZ) is now searchable via the DNA Bank Network’s webportal.
 
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Zetzsche, H. & Gemeinholzer, B. Long-term storage of tissue and DNA for plant DNA barcoding
 
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Today the significant mark of 10.000 fully documented DNA samples has been surpassed. Thereby, DNA samples of more than 6000 species from 156 different countries are available via the webportal. After launching its searchable database in April 2009 the partners of the DNA Bank Network continuously proceeded in their efforts to deposit DNA samples physically and informatically linked to their respective specimens.
 
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=Aug 17, 2009 Workshop about long-term storage of DNA samples held in Leiden=
 
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A workshop about institutional and technical strategies for long-term storage of nonhuman DNA samples has been held at the Systematics 2009 conference in Leiden, Netherlands on August 12th. The organizers thank all participants for their valuable contributions and the conference board for their help.
 
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Latest revision as of 11:12, 13 November 2024

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 here!

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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 here!

ADNUAA.jpeg

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 now!

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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 newsletter!

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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.

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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 here!

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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 here! Spots are limited.

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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.

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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 here to take a look!

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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 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.

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

We are happy to announce that the National Herbarium of Rwanda[1] 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.

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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 here! Check out some of the amazing talks from the conference!

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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 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 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 Etix. There is also still time to register for those who want to attend the conference in person! Click HERE to register.

August 11 2023 NEON Biorepository, Arizona State University joins GGBN

We are pleased to announce the 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 HERE

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News Archive

Older news can be found in the GGBN News Archive.

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