Useful links
See below for links to partners, protocols and other resources mentioned throughout the website, as well as additional resources that are helpful for performing genetics of animal populations in AZA care:
International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) (website includes an international biobank locator and recommended best practices for biobanking)
California Conservation Genomics Project A project aimed to produce the most comprehensive multispecies genomic dataset for the purpose of biodiversity conservation.
DNA Zoo A consortium focused on facilitating conservation efforts through the generation of high-quality genomic resources.
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Uses genomic resources to address challenges facing oceans, human health and the environment.
Revive and Restore A program aimed to enhance biodiversity and restore ecosystems through the genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species.
Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation Gives hands-on conservation biology training to undergraduates, graduates, professionals and high school students.
Stanford Conservation Genomics Program Aims to design and analyze genomic experiments for the purpose of conservation management using existing data and the development of new technology and resources to directly aid conservationists.
Vertebrate Genomes Project A project of the G10K, VGP is building an infrastructure of sample collection to genome sequencing, annotation, alignment, and public release of data and analysis.
Wildlife Conservation Society Molecular Program (ran by the WCS Molecular Health program) A molecular diagnostics program that performs in-house DNA and RNA-based disease screening, pathogen discovery, and species identification to diagnose illnesses in zoo and aquarium animals.
Zoonomia Project An international collaboration to discover the genomic basis of shared and specialized traits in mammal species for the use public use in medicine and conservation.