The AMNH Center for Conservation Genetics (ConGen) utilizes
cutting-edge techniques in genetics, molecular
biology, population biology, molecular ecology, and
forensics to identify and ameliorate genetic threats
to endangered species and to develop and support
conservation strategies for retaining genetic
diversity. Working closely with the AMNH Center for
Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC), the Molecular
Systematics Laboratories (MSL), the
Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics (SICG), Ambrose Monell
Cryo Collection (AMCC), and Museum
Curators, ConGen uses the latest techniques in
conservation biology to conduct critically important
research and design conservation management plans.
As new techniques are developed in the field of genomics and molecular biology, ConGen scientists and graduate students identify new methods and models to enhance our efforts in conserving biodiversity and successfully retaining genetically healthy populations in threatened habitats. ConGen is an interdepartmental program building on a unique and diverse set of areas of excellence at AMNH. The Center also has significant collaborative relationships with Columbia University (Center for Environmental Research & Conservation, and Department of Ecology, Ecology, and Environmental Biology), Yale University (Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies) and numerous conservation NGOs. In addition, the CCG provides important expert advice to numerous agencies and institutions including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the International Whaling Commission (IWC).
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As new techniques are developed in the field of genomics and molecular biology, ConGen scientists and graduate students identify new methods and models to enhance our efforts in conserving biodiversity and successfully retaining genetically healthy populations in threatened habitats. ConGen is an interdepartmental program building on a unique and diverse set of areas of excellence at AMNH. The Center also has significant collaborative relationships with Columbia University (Center for Environmental Research & Conservation, and Department of Ecology, Ecology, and Environmental Biology), Yale University (Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies) and numerous conservation NGOs. In addition, the CCG provides important expert advice to numerous agencies and institutions including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the International Whaling Commission (IWC).
All photos © by George Amato or
Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, unless otherwise
specified.