Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Genomic imprinting wikipedia , lookup
Community fingerprinting wikipedia , lookup
Artificial gene synthesis wikipedia , lookup
Plant breeding wikipedia , lookup
Gene expression profiling wikipedia , lookup
Genome evolution wikipedia , lookup
Personalized medicine wikipedia , lookup
U.S. Dept. Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Rob Griesbach Technology Transfer Coordinator 301-504-6421 [email protected] ~2300 Permanent Full-Time Scientists ~100 Locations ARS National Research Programs Nutrition, Food Safety & Quality Animal Production & Protection Crop Production & Protection Natural Resources & Sustainable Agricultural Systems http://www.ars.usda.gov bioinformatics Bioinformatics DNA sequence analysis Genome annotation Mutation analysis Gene expression analysis Protein structure/interaction prediction Comparative genomics Biodiversity measurements Computational evolutionary biology Biological systems modeling Plant & Microbial Genetic Resource Management Conserve genetic diversity Develop molecular tools to maximize diversity in conserved populations Develop comprehensive germplasm databaseGRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) Plant Genome Database Stewardship & Informatics Tool Development Develop software & tools to interconnect multiple germplasm data sets Develop easy-to-use public interfaces Structural Comparison & Analysis of Crop Genomes Develop genetic maps, libraries, & markers Develop analytic tools for complex genomes (polyploidy, hybrids, etc.) Genetic Analyses & Mapping of Important Traits in Plants Identify genes controlling key traits Develop new mapping strategies Map populations for allele identification Advancing From Model Plants to Crop Plants Describe function of key genes Identify genetic networks associated with key traits Detection, Identification, Characterization & Classification of Pathogens Discover, detect & identify new diseases & pathogens Develop systems to understand pathogen diversity to predict pathogenicity Applying Genomics to Crop Improvement Identify genes for key traits Expand genomic information on function & regulation of gene expression Determine changes in gene expression during development Preserve & Curate Animal Genetic Resources Conserve genetic diversity Develop molecular tools to maximize diversity in conserved populations Develop comprehensive germplasm databaseGRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) Develop Animal Genome-Enabling Tools & Reagents Develop maps of chicken, bovine, porcine, catfish, rainbow trout, oysters, & salmon Develop libraries & tools for gene expression in tissues, during development & across environments Identify Functional Genes & Their Interactions in Animals Identify genes for nutrient utilization, health, reproduction, stress resistance, & product quality Develop molecular diagnostics for genetic evaluation & improvement systems Genetic & Biological Determinants of Disease Susceptibility Identify diversity associated with host response to bacterial infection Identify viral genes responsible for pathogenesis Develop new biotherapeutic platforms Develop & Implement Animal GenomeEnabled Genetic Improvement Programs Develop genetic prediction tools & methods for key traits Develop tools & methods for utilizing molecular data in evaluation & prediction programs Identify Roles of Food, Nutrients, Food Components, & Physical Activity in Promoting Health & Preventing Disease Determine in cell, animal models, & human feeding studies how nutrition & physical activity reduce the risk of disease Determine bioavailability of nutrients & factors that modulate their levels Define the Nutritional Bases for & Consequences of Nutritional Programming Determine how nutrition & health affect development & regulation of organ structure & function Determine critical periods of development during which targeted nutritional & physical activity interventions are most likely to have long-term health benefits Understand Mechanisms by which Nutrition Promotes Healthy Development & Function from Conception to Old Age Develop tools & models to investigate changes in physiology through life Determine the impact of nutrition & health on age-specific physiological changes Improve the Scientific Basis for Updating National Dietary Standards & Guidelines Determine genetic basis for inter-individual variation in nutrient requirements Develop biomarkers for dietary exposure & health Cooperative Research & Development Agreements • 55 new • 207 active Trust Fund Agreements • 1,259 new • 4,084 active Patents • 107 applications filed • 35 patents issued Licenses • 25 new • 339 active BARC MD Partners 75 Researchers 134 Active agreements ($12M) with companies & institutions Office of Technology Transfer Centralized in policy and approvals, licensing, marketing Decentralized in negotiation and implementation of CRADAs Patenting Marketing • 8 registered • Targeted patent agents • Located in MD, IL, CA Licensing • 4 senior marketing • Web subscribe Tech Alerts licensing specialists • HQ based • Partnering opportunities Tech Transfer Coordinators • 7 specialists with life science / ag background • Distributed across Areas http://www.ars.usda.gov David Nicholson - PWA 510-559-5641 [email protected] Renee Wagner - MWA 309-681-6565 [email protected] Vic Chavez- NAA 215-233-6610 [email protected] Rob Griesbach - BA 301-504-6421 [email protected] Don Nordlund- SAA / MSA 706-546-3496 [email protected] Bryan Kaphammer - NPA / SPA 970-229-5528 [email protected] Thomas Valco- Cotton Technology 662-686-5255 [email protected]