The Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) is a global network of scientists sequencing the genomes of Earth’s eukaryotes. They aim to create a digital library of DNA sequences to help us preserve and protect life on Earth, and tackle rapid environmental change and biodiversity loss.
Thanks to major technical advances, high-quality genomes can be produced 10 times faster and at significantly lower cost than before. Now, published in a Frontiers in Science lead article, the EBP Community of Scientists has revealed a refined strategy to scale up the sequencing of 150,000 species.
Join the article authors—Prof Harris Lewin, Prof Mark Blaxter, and Dr Dr Federica Di Palma—to hear how EBP’s next phase will accelerate biodiversity research, support global conservation, and extend genomic benefits to underserved regions using mobile sequencing labs.
Alongside a panel of fellow experts, they will explore the importance of open data sharing, training local scientists, and sequencing at the source—ensuring inclusivity, capacity-building, and benefit-sharing, especially in the Global South.
This free webinar takes place on 18 September 2025, 16:00-17:30 CEST.
The Earth BioGenome Project Phase II: illuminating the eukaryotic tree of life | Register
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