[NHCOLL-L:3799] Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources

[Janet Braun]

OKLAHOMA COLLECTION OF GENOMIC RESOURCES

  SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History would like to  
announce the establishment of its newest collection—the Oklahoma  
Collection of Genomic Resources (OCGR). The collection is a  
repository of biological tissue samples—a "library" of biodiversity— 
maintained in accordance with “best practices” in museum stewardship  
for current and future research. Partnerships with individuals,  
units, and organizations at the University of Oklahoma, other  
universities, and state agencies provide a central repository for  
deposition of genetic materials and opportunities for research,  
training, and education. Founding partners include the University of  
Oklahoma Department of Zoology, Oklahoma Biological Survey, and  
University of Oklahoma Biological Station

The Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources currently is comprised  
of more than 14,000 aliquots of tissues for more than 5,200 cataloged  
specimens. Taxonomic and geographic breadth include amphibians and  
reptiles from the Great Plains, birds from Oklahoma, and mammals from  
the Great Plains, Mid-South, and Argentina. A searchable database  
(updated quarterly) is located at: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ 
collections-research/ocgr.htm. Information about sampling and  
submitting loan requests (Sampling Agreement, Sampling Policy, and  
Sampling Request documents) may be found on the OCGR website.

For questions regarding partnerships, deposition of specimens,  
requests for information, or requests for loans, contact Dr. Janet K.  
Braun, Associate Staff Curator, by email at jkbraun at ou.edu or by mail  
at Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua  
Avenue, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072 USA.

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Dr. Janet K. Braun
Associate Staff Curator of Mammals and
Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Avenue
University of Oklahoma
Norman OK 73072
phone: 405.325.0801
fax: 405.325.7699



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