GENOMIC SEQUENCING CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The JCVI Genomic Sequencing Center for Infectious Diseases (GSCID), sponsored by the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), addresses the scientific community's need for sequencing and genotyping of organisms considered agents of bioterrorism and/or responsible for emerging and re-emerging diseases. The program overview can be downloaded here.
The JCVI GSCID is accepting white papers for sequencing and genotyping the human host population as well as associated microorganisms. An overview can be downloaded here. [Read more]
16-Nov-2011 — NIH News
NIH Grantees Rebut Theory that Seasonal Flu Strains Originate in Tropical Regions
17-Feb-2011 — Microbe Magazine
Focus for Sequencing Consortium: Select Agents, Microbial Forensics
26-Jul-2010 — ASTMH
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene News: GSCID accepting applications
29-Apr-2010 — IDSA
IDSA works with Federal Partners to Address Antibiotic Resistance