Description
Environmental Genomics, Inc. (EGI) is a biotechnology start-up focused on
finding the genetic keys to breeding healthy, environmentally-friendly, and
economically desirable shrimp to address food security through aquaculture and
provide benefits to local producers. The EGI research program focuses on One
Health genomics, environmental and comparative genomics,
biodiversity conservation, cryopreservation of germplasm, shrimp epigenetics,
shrimp allergens, zoonotic diseases and public health. EGI is also committed to
promoting and training a new generation of One Health professionals.
Purpose
EGI’s mission is to apply cutting-edge genomic technologies to obtain basic
information on genomics and environmental interactions of aquatic, wildlife
and domestic species that will support the long-term conservation of natural
populations and further the development of cost-effective and environmentallysensitive
methods of agriculture. EGI mentors and trains students (advanced
high school, undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral) on state-of-the-art
molecular biology and biotechnologies and provides opportunities for students
to obtain basic knowledge as well as hands-on laboratory and field experience
through participation in local and international research projects.
Scope Regional – South America
Primary Funders
(unknown)
Participants & Key Collaborators
Boston College, Massachusetts; Foundacion para la Conservacion de la
Biodiversidad Acuatica y Terrestre (FUCOBI), Guayaquil, Equador;
Universidad Estatal Peninsula de Santa Elena (UPSE), Equador; International
Marine Shrimp Environmental Genomics Initiative (IMSEGI).
Definition of One Health
An international effort to conserve healthy ecosystems, to maintain healthy
animals, and to protect human health.
Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy
(unknown)
Sources of Information
Website: http://onehealthgenomics.com/
Contact Dr. Acacia Alcivar-Warren
President and Senior Scientist, EGI
