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Nematode-Bacteria Symbiosis Research Network – One of the most common forms of symbiosis occurs between nematodes and bacteria, ranging from fortuitous to obligate and from beneficial to pathogenic. At present numerous researchers worldwide are studying associations between these two groups of organisms within many different disciplines, in medicine and veterinary science, entomology, plant biology, genetics etc. Because the scope of such research is mostly dictated by nematode trophic groups to date no common coherent ground exists connecting the science being done in this discipline, despite the fact that advances in each will undoubtedly inform the others. A National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network on "Nematode-Bacteria Symbioses" has been established to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between scientists and to encourage scientists engaged in basic and applied research to explore how cross-talk and networking can enhance and advance science in this field.
Wisconsin Center for Infectous Disease (WisCID) – The Wisconsin Center for Infectious Disease (WisCID) is designed to integrate the fragmented efforts of outstanding campus physicians and scientists into a synergistic matrix that allows them to better apply the tools of microbiology, immunology and public health to combat infectious and inflammatory disease in Wisconsin residents and others. It also will spawn new translational research opportunities for our basic and clinical scientists and provide physician trainees and investigators with exposure to the rigorous scientific methods that are now available and essential to tackle key clinical and public health problems.
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) – The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will conduct basic, genomics-based research to design the microbial and plant systems needed to realize the potential of biofuels. Combining innovative science, a critical mass of natural assets and the corporate horsepower to build and advance a new bioenergy economy, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will become a worldwide center of excellence for research and development of cellulosic ethanol and other bioenergy products. In support of this vision, GLBRC activities will be led by experts in plant biology, microbiology, molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, protein design, engineering, computer sciences, systems analysis, and ecology.