The modENCODE Project: Model Organism ENCyclopedia Of DNA Elements (modENCODE)
modENCODE Overview
The modENCODE Project, Model Organism ENCyclopedia Of DNA Elements, was initiated by the funding of applications received in response to Requests for Applications (RFAs) HG-06-006, entitled Identification of All Functional Elements in Selected Model Organism Genomes and HG-06-007, entitled A Data Coordination Center for the Model Organism ENCODE Project (modENCODE). The modENCODE Project is being run as an open consortium and welcomes any investigator willing to abide by the criteria for participation that have been established for the project.
Both computational and experimental approaches are being applied by modENCODE investigators to study the genomes of D. melanogaster and C. elegans. An added benefit of studying functional elements in model organisms is the ability to biologically validate the elements discovered using methods that cannot be applied in humans. The comprehensive dataset that is expected to result from the modENCODE Project will provide important insights into the biology of D. melanogaster and C. elegans as well as other organisms, including humans.
The modENCODE Data Coordination Center (DCC) maintains databases to track, store, and provide access to data generated as part of the modENCODE Project and other related projects. It maintains browsers for the D. melanogaster and C. elegans genomes and hosts a public Web site [modencode.org] that allows members of the scientific community to learn about the modENCODE Project and provide input into the prioritization of certain project activities.
modENCODE Consortium Membership
modENCODE Requests for Application (RFAs)
Past modENCODE RFAs
- RFA-HG-06-006 [grants.nih.gov]: Identification of All Functional Elements in Selected Model Organism Genomes (Expired)
- RFA HG-06-007 [grants.nih.gov]: A Data Coordination Center for the Model Organism ENCODE Project (modENCODE) (Expired)
modENCODE Press Releases
modENCODE Program Staff
Program Directors
Elise Feingold, Ph.D.
E-mail: feingole@exchange.nih.gov
Peter Good, Ph.D.
E-mail: goodp@mail.nih.gov
Program Analyst
Laura Liefer Dillon, M.S.
E-mail: dillonl@mail.nih.gov
Address
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
5635 Fishers Lane
Suite 4076, MSC 9305
Bethesda, MD 20892-9305
Phone:(301) 496-7531
Fax:(301) 480-2770
Last Updated: September 15, 2008
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