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=Program of Work=
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Improve biobank standard operating procedures and sample preservation by:
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*Conducting and publishing results on targeted sample preservation studies
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*Identifying and filling gaps in best practices related to the management of genomic samples
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=Current Activities=
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*Performing a long-term experiment on fixed animal tissue preservation; testing common preservatives across wider range of taxa
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**Currently testing Qiagen RNAlater, RNAlater surrogate, Qiagen AllProtect, ethanol, propylene glycol, DESS (DMSO/NaCl), and tissue lysis buffer
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*Performing an experiment on stabilizers for RNA during shipment
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*As part of [https://www.synthesys.info/ SYNTHESYS+] Work Package 3, performing a landscape analysis of existing biobank standard operating procedures
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=Accomplishments=
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*Contributed to the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/b_DxcsvARDeyKhnsv8omYw ISBER, 2018, ISBER Best Practices - Recommendations for Biorepositories]
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*Reviewed the collection, processing, storage and transportation of animal and plant genetic resources for inclusion in ISO biobanking standard (ISO/AWI 20387).
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=Related Resources=
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*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/D0bTJmODQLC5T0FCDsKkiw Mulcahy DG, Macdonald KS III, Brady SG, Meyer C, Barker KB, Coddington J. 2016. Greater than X kb: a quantitative assessment of preservation conditions on genomic DNA quality, and a proposed standard for genome-quality DNA. PeerJ 4:e2528] [https://peerj.com/articles/2528/ https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2528] 
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*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/4suHINq8SY6_0YjgG9HflA Zimkus, Breda & Hassapakis, Craig & Houck, Marlys. (2018). Integrating current methods for the preservation of amphibian genetic resources and viable tissues to achieve best practices for species conservation. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. 12. 1-27]
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=Getting Involved=
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Email us at '''info@ggbn.org''' to:
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*Join the Task Force
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*Volunteer to lead an experiment
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=Current Members=
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*Jonas Astrin, Zoological Research Museum A. Koenig (2016-present), Chair
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*Katie Barker, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2016-present)
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*Mike Bruford, Cardiff University (2017-present)
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*Marta Castelhano, Cornell University (2016-present)
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*Jon Coddington, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2016-present)
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*Dan Distel, Ocean Genome Legacy (2016-present)
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*Gabi Droege, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem (2016-present)
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*Andrew Iloh, Biodiversity and Climate Research, Biotechnology Research Center (2016-present)
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*Virág Krizsik, Hungarian Natural History Museum (2016-present)
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*Kim Labuschagne, National Zoological Gardens (2016-present)
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*Jackie Mackenzie-Dodds, Natural History Museum London (2016-present)
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*Li Qiyuan, Beijing Genomics Institute (2016-present)
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*Eva Sehr, Austrian Institute of Technology (2016-present)
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*Julie Strand, Randers Regnskov Tropical Zoo (2016-present)
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*Michal Vinkler, Charles University in Prague (2016-present)
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*Breda Zimkus, Museum of Comparative Zoology Harvard University (2016-present)

Revision as of 14:43, 25 June 2020

Program of Work

Improve biobank standard operating procedures and sample preservation by:

  • Conducting and publishing results on targeted sample preservation studies
  • Identifying and filling gaps in best practices related to the management of genomic samples

Current Activities

  • Performing a long-term experiment on fixed animal tissue preservation; testing common preservatives across wider range of taxa
    • Currently testing Qiagen RNAlater, RNAlater surrogate, Qiagen AllProtect, ethanol, propylene glycol, DESS (DMSO/NaCl), and tissue lysis buffer
  • Performing an experiment on stabilizers for RNA during shipment
  • As part of SYNTHESYS+ Work Package 3, performing a landscape analysis of existing biobank standard operating procedures

Accomplishments

Related Resources

Getting Involved

Email us at info@ggbn.org to:

  • Join the Task Force
  • Volunteer to lead an experiment

Current Members

  • Jonas Astrin, Zoological Research Museum A. Koenig (2016-present), Chair
  • Katie Barker, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2016-present)
  • Mike Bruford, Cardiff University (2017-present)
  • Marta Castelhano, Cornell University (2016-present)
  • Jon Coddington, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2016-present)
  • Dan Distel, Ocean Genome Legacy (2016-present)
  • Gabi Droege, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem (2016-present)
  • Andrew Iloh, Biodiversity and Climate Research, Biotechnology Research Center (2016-present)
  • Virág Krizsik, Hungarian Natural History Museum (2016-present)
  • Kim Labuschagne, National Zoological Gardens (2016-present)
  • Jackie Mackenzie-Dodds, Natural History Museum London (2016-present)
  • Li Qiyuan, Beijing Genomics Institute (2016-present)
  • Eva Sehr, Austrian Institute of Technology (2016-present)
  • Julie Strand, Randers Regnskov Tropical Zoo (2016-present)
  • Michal Vinkler, Charles University in Prague (2016-present)
  • Breda Zimkus, Museum of Comparative Zoology Harvard University (2016-present)