The Biodiversity and Conservation Genomics Center (BCG) within the Institute for Systems Genomics provides undergraduate and graduate-level training through partnerships with UConn CLAS departments (EEB and MCB). Undergraduate trainees participate in a one year program to learn to sequence, assemble, and annotate a species (or set of species) of conservation concern. The training components of the BCG emphasize deeper investigation following the generation of the primary genomic resources. This includes the application of comparative genomics and population genetics, and direct interaction with practitioners engaged in restoration to bridge the conservation genomics gap. This in-person program hosted at UConn Storrs, runs from May 2025 to May 2026.
Applications are due February 2nd - to learn more and apply: https://isg.uconn.edu/biodiversity/
For more information, contact: Jill Wegrzyn at jill.wegrzyn@uconn.edu