Meeting Report on eGenomics Workshop
Author Information
Author(s): Garrity George, Gray Tanya, Selengut Jeremy, Sterk Peter, Thomson Nick, Tatusova Tatiana, Cochrane Guy, Glöckner Frank Oliver, Kottmann Renzo, Lister Allyson L., Tateno Yoshio, Vaughan Robert
Primary Institution: Oxford Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Conclusion
The workshop resulted in a revised specification for genomic data and agreements to enhance the Genome Catalogue.
Supporting Evidence
- The workshop focused on genomic diversity and the integration of genomic data.
- Participants included developers of community-based standards and researchers from various disciplines.
- Outcomes included a revised specification for genome data and agreements to input genome collections into a global catalogue.
Takeaway
Scientists met to discuss how to better catalog and share information about genomes, leading to new standards and a global list of genomes.
Methodology
The workshop included presentations and discussions among genomic researchers and database developers.
Participant Demographics
Participants included genomic researchers, computer scientists, and representatives from major sequencing databases.
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