Event FinderAdvancing Arthropod Genomics: The i5k Community, Resources, and Vision
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Tuesday, December 1, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET Advancing Arthropod Genomics: The i5k Community, Resources, and Vision The i5k initiative is a community of practice advancing arthropod genomics through leadership, best practices, and shared resources. Since 2011, i5k has engaged researchers through symposia, webinars, training opportunities, and a dedicated Slack community. We promote the generation of reference-quality arthropod genomes, provide genome access and curation services through the i5k Workspace@NAL, and contribute to community standards that support research in agriculture, pest management, conservation, and biodiversity genomics. This presentation will highlight i5k's impact through several ongoing initiatives. I will discuss current standards for arthropod genome projects and remaining challenges, including the need for greater coordination of sequencing efforts. I will also introduce the i5k Workspace@NAL, including its data access, curation, and community support services. Finally, I will outline opportunities for researchers to engage with and contribute to the i5k community. Moderators: Ana Cabrera, Tina Lozano Panelist: Monica Poelchau Learn more and register here