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amphibian AND REPTILE GENOMICS
Established in 2020, the Amphibian and Reptile Genome Initiative is building a robust foundation of genomic data to advance the understanding and conservation of Australia’s unique reptiles and amphibians. By leveraging Australia’s distinctive strengths in biodiversity research, the initiative accelerates genomics research and addresses critical conservation needs. It fosters a collaborative network of museums, universities, research organisations, and government agencies, while raising awareness about the importance of genomics in the conservation of Australian species.
The initiative is centred on three core programs: comparative genomics and evolution, phylogenomics, and taxonomy and conservation genomics. These programs aim to develop high-quality reference genomes, establish a comprehensive phylogenetic framework, and create genomic datasets for threatened species. The Amphibian and Reptile Genome Initiative supports conservation, taxonomic clarification, and evolutionary research on Australia’s reptiles and amphibians. Find out more on the initiative’s website.
OBJECTIVES
The creation of referential genomic data resources of Australian reptiles and amphibians will:
- Build genomic data to enhance the understanding and conservation of Australia’s reptiles and amphibians.
- Advance global research in reptile and amphibian genomics.
- Use genomics to address conservation needs and biodiversity issues.
- Create a sustainable collaborative network among Australian institutions.
- Raise awareness of reptile and amphibian diversity and the role of genomics in their conservation.
DATA
For further information and to view and access initiative data, please go to the Bioplatforms Australia Data Portal.
PARTNERS
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advisory committee members
- Distinguished Prof Arthur Georges (University of Canberra)
- Dr Renee Catullo (University of Western Australia)
- Dr Jane Melville ( Museums Victoria)
- Dr Jodi Rowley (Australian Museum)
- Prof Scott Keogh (Australian National University)
- Dr Margaret Byrne (Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions)
- Andrew Gilbert (Bioplatforms Australia)
KEY INFORMATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT INFORMATION
Bioplatforms Initiative DOI: https://doi.org/10.25953/xer9-2e12
Umbrella Bioproject ID: PRJNA1075730
Please use this ID when submitting any derived data to a database that is a member of the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC), such as GenBank/NCBI, ENA or DDBJ.
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Citation Guidelines
To cite the general initiative:
Australian Amphibian and Reptile Genomics Initiative, 2020, https://doi.org/10.25953/xer9-2e12
To cite a specific dataset:
The Australian Functional Fungi Initiative, 2020, https://doi.org/10.25953/xer9-2e12, [year-of-data-download], [full dataset title], [dataset-access-URL], accessed [date-of-access].
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Acknowledgement Statement
We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the Australian Amphibian and Reptile Genomics Initiative Consortium in the generation of data used in this publication. The Initiative is supported by funding from Bioplatforms Australia, enabled by the Commonwealth Government National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
If relevant, also credit other organisations involved in collection of the particular dataset you are using, as listed in the ‘project_lead’ and ‘project_collaborators’ in the metadata record.
CONTACT US
Project Manager
Sophie Mazard – Bioplatforms Australia
smazard@bioplatforms.com
General Manager – Science Programs
Sarah Richmond – Bioplatforms Australia
srichmond@bioplatforms.com
DATA AND COLLABORATION POLICY
Data generated through this initiative is subject to the Data policy and Communications policy.