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We are a DOE User Facility providing access to integrative genome science capabilities. Located at Berkeley Lab. Work with us: http://jointgeno.me/proposals_B
Access the capabilities and expertise of multiple DOE National User Facilities in one research proposal through the FICUS program. 🖥️🧬

Learn more: jgi.doe.gov/work-with-us...
FICUS | Joint Genome Institute
The FICUS call targets high-risk/high-payoff proposals, providing access to the capabilities and expertise of multiple DOE National User Facilities in one research proposal.
jgi.doe.gov
September 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
More information about opportunities at the JGI can be found here: jointgeno.me/proposals

You can also find tips for submitting a winning proposal in these links ⬇️
🎧: jointgeno.me/JGIProposalTips
📹: jointgeno.me/CSPProTips
User Programs | Joint Genome Institute
Learn more about our Community Science Program, as well as other collaborative opportunities available through the FICUS call and other special initiatives.
jointgeno.me
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Each year we look for scientists who translate genomic information into biological function, able to leverage the JGI's DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance understanding of gene and genome function.

Sound like you? Learn more: jointgeno.me/CSPFunctionalGenomics
CSP Functional Genomics | Joint Genome Institute
The CSP Functional Genomics call is to enable users to perform state-of-the-art functional genomics research and to help them translate genomic information into biological function.
jointgeno.me
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Engineering Eubacterium limosum bacteria to transform methanol into valuable chemicals like succinate and isobutanol—key for industrial products—Benjamin Woolston of @northeasternu.bsky.social will create the first anaerobic conversion system.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Setsuko Wakao of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov will map how diatoms, which produce intricate glass-like cell walls that could inspire new biomaterials, regulate biomineralization processes by identifying genes and regulatory proteins controlling silica formation.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
To drive the engineering of more resilient microbes, Tiffany Taylor of University of Bath will investigate how beneficial soil bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens regulates genes to survive environmental changes while supporting plant growth. @johninnescentre.bsky.social
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
By synthesizing 50 genes encoding two understudied enzyme types common in industrial microbes, Kathleen Scott of @usf.edu will investigate the conversion of CO2 to bicarbonate — critical for engineering organisms to produce biofuels and bioproducts.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Paul Scesa of @usf.edu will use soft coral genes as blueprints to produce advanced biofuels and biomaterials. By understanding how corals synthesize defensive compounds, researchers can engineer microbes to manufacture these molecules for energy applications.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Using machine learning to analyze gene expression data, @aaronrashotte.bsky.social of Auburn University will investigate how the plant hormone cytokinin maintains photosynthesis longer for increased biomass production.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
By investigating the role compounds produced by cyanobacteria gene clusters play in freshwater ecosystems, research by @philmuslab.bsky.social of @oregonstate.edu will support the development of predictive models of microbial behavior in terrestrial-aquatic interfaces.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM