Marine Genomics Consortium
Researchers from institutions across South Carolina are
joining together to investigate marine organisms and
foster collaboration among genomic, computational biology and proteomic fields.
The mission is to use cyber-enabled genomic and bioinformatic
approaches to predict and address the impact of climate change
and environmental stressors on ecosystems.
Website: Marine Genomics Consortium Home Page
Chen Lab Research: Bioinformatics, Functional Genomics and Macrophage Signaling
Chen lab research centers on understanding how cells communicate, with a focus on signal
transduction by human macrophages and the host-pathogen interaction. The laboratory currently
emphasizes two approaches: functional genomics (including bioinformatics and computation)
and molecular genetics/molecular biology.
Investigator: Dr. Chin-Fu Chen
Website: Chen Lab Home Page
Genomic Tool Development for the Fagaceae
Description: A multi-institutional NSF funded grant to provide genomic tools for the Fagaceae family of
trees. The outcomes will be construction of BAC libraries, sanger-style BAC-end and EST sequencing and
the construction of an integrated physical and genetic map.
Investigator: Dr. Jeff Tomkins
Website: http://www.fagaceae.org
Gene Co-Expression Networks
By combining co-expression networks with additional biological data, the Feltus lab is
discovering and validating gene sub-networks that describe groups of coordinated genes
with a common function such as the expression of a quantitative phenotype (e.g. QTL).
In addition we are exploring how those networks have been modified to meet the physiological
requirements of a particular species through comparative genome analysis.
Investigator: Dr. Alex Feltus
Website: Feltus Home Page
Genomic Tools for Switchgrass: Implications for Increased Biomass
The C4 grass switchgrass (Panicum virgantum L.) holds considerable promise as a
biomass fuel in many agricultural regions in North America. The genomic tools developed
through this project could lead to a genetic and genomic framework to further more research,
identification of biomass traits and overall improvement in bioenergy potential for this crop.
Investigator: Chris Saski
Comparative Genomics on the Insect Antennapedia Complex
ANT-C, the Antennapedia homeotic gene complex, contains anterior Hox genes that
specify the identity of head and mouthpart segments.
Investigator: Monica Muñoz-Torres
Website: Nasonia Project Page
Adaptive Evolution in the Hawaiian Silversword Alliance
The Hawaiian silversword alliance provides an excellent, tractable system for understanding
and connecting macro- and microevolutionary processes because it has undergone spectacular
adaptive diversification despite minimal genetic differentiation.
Investigator: Dr. Amy Lawton-Rauh, Dept. of Genetics and Biochemistry
Website: Silversword Alliance Page
Cotton Marker Database
This database provides centralized access to all publicly available SSRs from cotton
as well as the standardized panel screened data for many of these microsatellites.
Investigator: Dr. Anna Blenda
Website: Cotton Marker Database Home Page
Genomic Research in Strawberries
The value of strawberry production in the United States was over 1.5 billion dollars in 2006.
Lack of genomic resources in this important crop has hampered efforts to breed better varieties.
Investigator: Visiting Scientist, Dr. Jahn Davik
Website: Davik Strawberry Project Page
Mimulus Fingerprinting and Sequencing
Due to tremendous ecological and phenotypic diversity, the genus
Mimulus has been widely used as a
superb model flowering plant system for ecological and evolutionary genetics.
Investigator: Dr. Jeff Tomkins
Website: Mimulus Project Page
Chen Lab Research: Bioinformatics, Functional Genomics and Macrophage Signaling
Chen lab research centers on understanding how cells communicate, with a focus on signal transduction by human macrophages and the host-pathogen interaction.
Genomic Tool Development for the Fagaceae
The chestnut genome is being leveraged to learn more about North American hardwood trees such as Oak and Beech and to breed an American chestnut resistant to Chestnut Blight Disease.
Gene Co-Expression Networks
The Feltus lab is combining co-expression networks with biological data to discover and validate sub-networks of coordinated genes with a common function.
Genomic Tools for Switchgrass: Implications for Increased Biomass
The C4 grass switchgrass (Panicum virgantum L.) holds considerable promise as a biomass fuel in many agricultural regions in North America.
Comparative Genomics on the Insect Antennapedia Complex
ANT-C, the Antennapedia homeotic gene complex, contains anterior Hox genes that specify the identity of head and mouthpart segments.
Adaptive Evolution in the Hawaiian Silversword Alliance
The Hawaiian silversword alliance has undergone spectacular adaptive diversification despite minimal genetic differentiation.
Cotton Marker Database
This database provides centralized access to all publicly available SSRs from cotton as well as the standardized panel screened data for many of these microsatellites.
Genomic Research in Strawberries
The value of strawberry production in the United States was over 1.5 billion dollars in 2006. Lack of genomic resources in this important crop has hampered efforts to breed better varieties.
Mimulus Fingerprinting and Sequencing
The genus Mimulus is a model organism for flowering plants. Its ecological and phenotypic diversity make it an exemplary candidate for ecological and evolutionary genetics.
Marine Genomics Consortium
Researchers from institutions across South Carolina are joining together to investigate marine organisms and study the effects of warming ocean temperatures along the coast.