Development of the Concept

The concept of an ecosystem-based biodiversity inventory of viruses was addressed at a workshop convened by Dr. Marilyn Roossinck of the Noble Foundation in June of 1997 . The workshop was attended by virologists and ecologists with expertise in most, but not all, of the major host groups that will be included in the inventory. A steering committee was developed, comprised of individuals who attended the workshop. Notes about the workshop and additional information on the project in general are available by clicking here, or by sending e-mail to mroossinck@noble.org.

 

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