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As a network of peer organizations, GGBN is governed by an Interim Executive Committee comprised of volunteers who are selected by and represent GGBN members. The Interim Executive Committee oversees the pursuit of goals, priorities and activities proposed by GGBN members. The Interim Executive Committee will focus this effort by identifying key agendas, directing work, sharing information, raising funds, and monitoring outcomes, along with guiding the network as it makes its transition from a concept in 2011 to a formalized member-driven organization in 2016. The Interim Executive Committee reviews prospective members using GGBN membership and member responsibilities. More information can be found in the [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference GGBN working Terms of Reference] | As a network of peer organizations, GGBN is governed by an Interim Executive Committee comprised of volunteers who are selected by and represent GGBN members. The Interim Executive Committee oversees the pursuit of goals, priorities and activities proposed by GGBN members. The Interim Executive Committee will focus this effort by identifying key agendas, directing work, sharing information, raising funds, and monitoring outcomes, along with guiding the network as it makes its transition from a concept in 2011 to a formalized member-driven organization in 2016. The Interim Executive Committee reviews prospective members using GGBN membership and member responsibilities. More information can be found in the [http://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Terms_of_reference GGBN working Terms of Reference] | ||
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Revision as of 18:17, 6 November 2015
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Interim Executive Committee
As a network of peer organizations, GGBN is governed by an Interim Executive Committee comprised of volunteers who are selected by and represent GGBN members. The Interim Executive Committee oversees the pursuit of goals, priorities and activities proposed by GGBN members. The Interim Executive Committee will focus this effort by identifying key agendas, directing work, sharing information, raising funds, and monitoring outcomes, along with guiding the network as it makes its transition from a concept in 2011 to a formalized member-driven organization in 2016. The Interim Executive Committee reviews prospective members using GGBN membership and member responsibilities. More information can be found in the GGBN working Terms of Reference
Access to Interim Executive Committee meeting documents (committee members only).
List of current members on the Interim Executive Committee
- Ole Seberg, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen (2011-present), Chair
- Katharine Barker, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present), Program Manager
- Gabriele Droege, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem (2011-present), Technical Manager
- Carol Butler, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
- David Cantrill, National Herbarium of Victoria (2013-present)
- Jonathan Coddington, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
- Oris Sanjur, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (2011-present)
- David Schindel, Consortium for the Barcode of Life (2011-present)
- Yong Zhang, China National GeneBank (2014-present)
- Xin Zhou, China National GeneBank (2014-present)
Former Members
- Penelope Berents, Australian Museum (2011-2013)
- Birgit Gemeinholzer, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (2011-2013)
- Donald Hobern, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (2011-2015)
- Éamonn Ó Tuama, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (2011-2015)
Secretariat Office
GGBN's Secretariat, hosted and supported by the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, performs day to day operational management for GGBN, coordinates member activities, and provides administrative support and communication services for the Interim Executive Committee, Task Force chairs, Technical Management Office, and GGBN Members.
Secretariat Office Staff
- Katharine Barker, Program Manager
Technical Management Office
GGBN's Technical Management Office, hosted by the Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem, performs day to day operational management of the GGBN Data Portal, GGBN Registry, and GGBN Library, coordinates further improvements, and provides technical support for GGBN Members.
Technical Management Office Staff
- Gabriele Droege, Technical Manager
- Patricia Kelbert, Technical Assistant
- David Fichtmeuller, Technical Assistant
Task Forces
Three Task Forces were established to address: 1) Data Standards and Data Access for Genomic Samples, 2) Policies and Practices Related to Management and Stewardship of Genomic Samples and 3) Communications and Outreach. Goals will be achieved through the work of Task Forces made up of volunteers who are selected by and represent GGBN members.
Task Force on Data Standards and Data Access
Established to develop a standard for sharing DNA and tissue information and develop a global platform for aggregating relevant data sources of genomic samples, vouchers, molecular analysis, publications and images.
Main Outcomes
- Identify collection gaps across the Tree of Life (TOL)
- Members adapt standards for sharing DNA/tissues information
- Member website (data portal)
- Access to aggregated information on genomic samples, vouchers, metadata, DNA, images, publications, etc.
Task Force members
- Gabriele Droege, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem (2011-present), Chair
- Margaret Cawsey, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) (2014-present)
- Jonathan Coddington, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2011-present)
- Paul Flemons, Australian Museum (2011-present)
- Mailyn Adriana Gonzalez, Alexander von Humboldt Institute (2012-present)
- Adrian Hine, Natural History Museum London (2012-present)
- Kim Labuschagne, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (2014-present)
- Chris Meyer, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
- Thomas Orrell, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
Former Members
- Donald Hobern, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) (2011-2015)
- Éamonn Ó Tuama, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) (2011-2015)
- Cynthia Parr, Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) (2011-2015)
- Jamie Whitacre, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2011-2015)
Task Force on Policies and Practices
Established to define best practices and assisting members towards achievement and develop a values statement in support of member organizations' work on access and benefit sharing (ABS).
Main Outcome
- Members adapt policies and best practices guidelines
Task Force members
- Carol Butler, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present), Chair
- Katharine Barker, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
- Jonas Astrin, Zoological Research Museum A. Koenig (2012-present)
- Paul Bartels, Tshwane University of Technology (2011-present)
- Glyn Figueira, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) (2014-present)
- Leo Joseph, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) (2011-present)
- Chris Lyal, Natural History Museum London (2012-present)
- Jackie Mackenzie-Dodds, Natural History Museum London (2011-present)
- Gitte Petersen, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen (2012-present)
- Oris Sanjur, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (2011-present)
- David Schindel, Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) (2011-present)
- Ole Seberg, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen (2011-present)
Former Members
- Oscar Estrada, Alexander von Humboldt Institute (2011-2012)
- Maria Fernanda Torres, Alexander von Humboldt Institute(2012-2014)
Task Force on Communications and Outreach
Established to develop and implement tools and strategies that efficiently communicate GGBN’s goals, strategies, and upcoming events.
Main Outcomes
- Information on member DNA and tissue holdings made publicly available
- Increased interest and participation in the Global Genome Biodiversity Network
Task Force Members
- Enrique Arbeláez Cortes, Alexander von Humboldt Institute (2015-present)
- Katharine Barker, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
- Gabriele Droege, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem (2011-present)
- Kakha Nadiradze, Association for Farmers Rights Defense (2015-present)
- Eva-Maria Sehr, Austrian Institute of Technology (2015-present)
- Charlotte Seid, Ocean Genome Legacy (2015-present)
- Tina Tennessen, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2015-present)
- Rui Zhang, Beijing Genomics Institute, China National Genebank (2015-present)
Former Task Force Members
- Paul Bartels, Tshwane University of Technology (2011-2014)
- Robert Corrigan, Encyclopedia of Life (2011-2014)
- Robert Costello, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-2014)
- Timery DeBoer, Ocean Genome Legacy (2014)
- Roderigo Moreno, Alexander von Humboldt Institute (2012-2014)
- Andrew Lowe, South Australian Museum (2012-2014)
