Center for Genome and Metagenome Studies (CGEMS)

Contact Information

James Herrick, Ph.D. (Co-Director)

Contact Details

herricjb@jmu.edu or cresawsg@jmu.edu

Description

The JMU Center for Genome and Metagenome Studies (CGEMS) supports innovative, leading-edge research and training in the methods and principles of genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics for students at all levels. CGEMS supports and fosters collaboration among researchers and students in a variety of departments and colleges. CGEMS also sponsors seminars, and provides outreach to other higher education institutions in Virginia as well as area schools.

Web Presence

http://www.jmu.edu/genomics/

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Date

Ongoing

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Department or Center