INT/21/K14-Capacity building on bioinformatic and genomic tools for biodiversity studies in Latin America

Submitter: Center of Technological, Biomedical and Environmental Research (CITBM) of the San Marcos National Mayor University, based in Lima, Peru
Subcontractor: Same as above.
Priority area: Technology
Participating/beneficiary countries: 3 countries (Brazil, Chile, and Peru)
PGTF input: US$ 22,000
Other inputs: US$ 52,000
Number: INT/21/K14
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Approval: 44th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 12 November 2020)
Completion: Final report submitted on 2 June 2025
Impact: The project aimed to strengthen scientific skills in the region through a comprehensive training course. It included theoretical and practical modules on computing, genomics, metagenomics, and evolutionary biology, designed for participants with varying levels of experience. The course was delivered virtually over three weeks and involved interactive sessions, recorded lectures, and exercises accessible through an online platform. Out of 78 applicants from 11 Latin American countries, 40 participants were selected based on academic background and potential to apply the skills in their research. The initiative fostered regional collaboration and equipped emerging researchers with modern tools to study biodiversity.

Final Report:

• INT-21-K14-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: Spanish; Size: 12408KB]




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