Revision as of 18:41, 14 July 2016

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is a working committee responsible for overseeing the operations of the Secretariat and Technical Management Offices in implementing the work program and budget. The Executive Committee is responsible for:

• Setting strategy, policy, direction and budgets;
• Developing and implementing work plans;
• Evaluating progress and producing yearly reports;
• Raising funds;
• Reviewing applications for Membership.

Access to Executive Committee meeting documents (committee members only).

List of current members on the Executive Committee

• Ole Seberg, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen (2011-present), Chair
• Katie Barker, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present), Program Manager
• Gabi Droege, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem (2011-present), Technical Manager
• Jonas Astrin, Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig (2016-present)
• Carol Butler, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (2011-present)
• David Cantrill, Council of Australian Biological Collections (2013-present)
• Jonathan Coddington, Global Genome Initiative (2011-present)
• Santiago Ron, Museo de Zoología de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (2016-present)
• Oris Sanjur, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (2011-present)
• David Schindel, Consortium for the Barcode of Life (2011-present)
• Dennis Stevenson, New York Botanical Garden (2016-present)
• Michal Vinkler, Charles University in Prague (2016-present)
• Xun Xu, China National Genebank (2016-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)
• Yong Zhang, China National GeneBank (2014-2016)
• Xin Zhou, China National GeneBank (2014-2016)

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

• Katie Barker, Program Manager
• Alysha Chadderdon, Management Support Assistant

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)