Objective We propose to establish an international cooperation network aiming at the application of cutting-edge genomics technologies in biodiversity and ecosystems research. The network will be initiated through the organisation of a workshop to be scheduled in August 2005. The network will be established between European researchers and partner institutions in third countries. These high-throughput analytical genomic tools have so far extensively been used to study developmental and physiological processes in bacteria, unicellular eukaryotes animal model systems, human, and higher plants. A new field employing functional The understanding of ecosystems requires a careful survey not only of abiotic factors of the environment, but also biotic factors contributing to the performance and development of organisms in a certain environment. In biodiversity and ecological research, many data have been acquired from field observations and experiments to describe phenomena and characteristics of defined ecosystems including their inhabitants. The next, essential step for a better understanding of terrestrial biodiversity, genetic resources and ecosystem structures and dynamics will be the integration of functional genomics to allow a more complete The consortium will establish a new scientific platform to discuss potential applications of cutting-edge genomics tools for highthroughput and multiparallel analysis in biodiversity research. Partners from two research fields will be assembled: (a) those that are experts in biodiversity and ecosystems research; and (b) those that have a strong knowledge base in the field of genomics research. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdatabasesnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologybacteriologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems Programme(s) FP6-LIFESCIHEALTH - Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health: Thematic Priority 1 under the Focusing and Integrating Community Research programme 2002-2006. Topic(s) LSH-2004-1.1.0-3 - Topics for Specific Support Action in the area of Fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms Call for proposal FP6-2004-LIFESCIHEALTH-5 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme SSA - Specific Support Action Coordinator UNIVERSITAET POTSDAM EU contribution No data Address Am Neuen Palais 10 POTSDAM Germany See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data