Dear EBP-affiliate project representatives,

We currently have THREE ballots that require your vote. It is critical for each representative to participate in every ballot and we thank you in advance for making this a priority.

1. BALLOT ONE: New affiliated project-BIOINSPR
* Please review the attached application and then vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zwBBJpylCirR7-HaNVcHqjJtUe9OFGUefbiMLIH6fCc/edit>. Due February 10th. 

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Hello everyone,

To support EBP-affiliates integrating their data into GoaT—and to answer questions related to required metadata, project affiliation, progress tracking, and BioProject connections—the EBP Secretariat will be hosting GoaT Open Hours every other Tuesday at 4:00 pm GMT (8:00 am PT).

These informal, drop-in sessions are a space to:

* Connect BioProject IDs to the EBP umbrella 

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Hello everyone,

To support EBP-affiliates integrating their genome data into GoaT, and to answer questions related to required metadata, project affiliation, progress tracking, and BioProject connections, Fang and Anna will be hosting GoaT Open Hours starting January 13, 2026.

These informal, drop-in sessions are a space to:

* Ask questions about contributing to GoaT 

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Dear EBP-affiliate project representatives,

We currently have TWO ballots that require your vote. It is critical for each representative to participate in every ballot and we thank you in advance for making this a priority.

1. BALLOT ONE: New affiliated project-Ocean Genome Legacy Center
* Please review the attached application and then vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtB6IV2FTp1Zk1L27pUnW7OYmFss0GlxpMi1t_z-6J0fOdBA/viewform?usp=dialog>. Due November 12th.
* Thank you to those who already voted on this, kindly complete ballot two. 

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Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

The Ocean Genome Legacy Center completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtB6IV2FTp1Zk1L27pUnW7OYmFss0GlxpMi1t_z-6J0fOdBA/viewform?usp=header> by November 12th. I’m available to answer any questions that arise.

Best,

Nicolette Caperello
Executive Director, Earth BioGenome Project
Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona State University

Dear EBP-affiliated project representatives,

Kazusa Genome Project completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SRGJOhkFjBJAZ6TikWI55OTrqVZbnucE1ARVbdonTpQ/edit> by May 21st. Of note, only the official EBP-affiliated project representative can vote—if you received this email then you are eligible to vote.

I’m available to answer any questions that arise. Thanks so much for your timely help with this action item. 

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Dear EBP representatives,

We have two ballots that require your vote before April 22nd:

1. Please review the attached Principles on Patenting of Reference Sequences document, then VOTE using the link here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zumQWKteI--fiPW5zrn5hMIXxmcuipKDrur-DwdaBpc/edit>.
2. Please review the attached documents for the ERGA regional node application, then VOTE using the link here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nA1KmycuVn0mBEaoN9h5CawHJQPKr0SYYq8SzsfeLcg/edit>.

It’s critical to have each EBP-affiliated project review these ballots and vote; we thank you for your time and careful consideration. 

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Dear EBP representatives,

We have two ballots that require your vote before April 22nd:

1. Please review the attached Principles on Patenting of Reference Sequences document, then VOTE using the link here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zumQWKteI--fiPW5zrn5hMIXxmcuipKDrur-DwdaBpc/edit>.
2. Please review the attached documents for the ERGA regional node application, then VOTE using the link here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nA1KmycuVn0mBEaoN9h5CawHJQPKr0SYYq8SzsfeLcg/edit>.

It’s critical to have each EBP-affiliated project review these ballots and vote; we thank you for your time and careful consideration. 

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Dear EBP-affiliated project representatives,

Rodent2K completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDS2_w6WOQqzIzv-GUFCjkpH_oWZdx3aEikcHiHsfivZ6Yzw/viewform?usp=header> by April 7th. Of note, only the official EBP-affiliated project representative can vote—if you received this email then you are eligible to vote.

I’m available to answer any questions that arise. Thanks so much for your timely help with this action item. 

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Dear EBP-affiliated project representatives,

Rodent2K completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDS2_w6WOQqzIzv-GUFCjkpH_oWZdx3aEikcHiHsfivZ6Yzw/viewform?usp=header> by April 7th. Of note, only the official EBP-affiliated project representative can vote—if you received this email then you are eligible to vote.

I’m available to answer any questions that arise. Thanks so much for your timely help with this action item. 

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Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Please review and vote for the 1) Regional Node application and, 2) Affiliated Project application. You’ll find everything you need at the link here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yuNl-rVL2OXVBdvIjUJZANmvTFvJJ17ca8pfzGH0URw/edit>. As a reminder, please only vote one time; if you represent more than one project you may vote one time per project. As always, let me know if any questions arise and thank you for keeping the EBP on track. 

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Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Just a quick reminder that the EBP Secretariat created a survey to gather 2024
EBP Affiliated Project updates ahead of our annual business meeting. *Kindly
complete the short survey *here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZUrrHvWi33vQS4madYwXEtORhArQOpNYeIXF84KmzLwAYLA/viewform?usp=sf_link>*
as
soon as possible. *

Your participation is critical and we appreciate your timely reply.

Thank you to everyone who has completed the survey. We are currently
halfway with 29 responses out of 58 affiliated projects. 

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Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Just a quick reminder that the EBP Secretariat created a survey to gather 2024
EBP Affiliated Project updates ahead of our annual business meeting. *Kindly
complete the short survey here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZUrrHvWi33vQS4madYwXEtORhArQOpNYeIXF84KmzLwAYLA/viewform?usp=sf_link>
by
tomorrow, October 11th*.

Your participation is critical and we appreciate your timely reply.

Best,

Maja Peirce

Communications Specialist, Earth BioGenome Project

Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona
State University

Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Just a quick reminder that the EBP Secretariat created a survey to gather 2024
EBP Affiliated Project updates ahead of our annual business meeting. *Kindly
complete the short survey here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZUrrHvWi33vQS4madYwXEtORhArQOpNYeIXF84KmzLwAYLA/viewform?usp=sf_link>
by
October 11th*.

Your participation is critical and we appreciate your timely reply.

Best,

Maja Peirce

Communications Specialist, Earth BioGenome Project

Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona
State University

Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

The EBP Secretariat created a survey to gather 2024 EBP Affiliated Project
updates ahead of our annual business meeting. *Kindly complete the
short survey here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZUrrHvWi33vQS4madYwXEtORhArQOpNYeIXF84KmzLwAYLA/viewform?usp=sf_link>
by
October 11th*.

Your participation is critical and we appreciate your timely reply.

Best,

Maja Peirce

Communications Specialist, Earth BioGenome Project

Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona
State University

Dear EBP Membership Council,

The EBP Secretariat created a Data Policies & Sharing survey to gather
information on how EBP Affiliated Projects are currently handling data
sharing. *Kindly complete the short survey here
<https://forms.gle/L1R8nYM1t6nvErV3A> by September 27th*.

Your participation is critical and we appreciate your timely reply.

Best,

Maja Peirce

Communications Specialist, Earth BioGenome Project

Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona
State University

Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

The Hong Kong Biodiversity Genomics Consortium completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgK47tIzuCHDNPiMQdQqI55RqFlOtBHfKQoTsgSzM9WZ7I2g/viewform?usp=sf_link> by April 16th. I’m available to answer any questions that arise.

Best,

Nicolette Caperello
Executive Director, Earth BioGenome Project
Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona State University

Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Wise Ancestors completed an application to join the EBP and it is critical that you complete the ballot today. Thank you to those who have already casted votes; please disregard this email.

Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://forms.gle/6kd46nDXWFg65UhY6> by March 26th. I’m available to answer any questions that arise. 

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Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Wise Ancestors completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://forms.gle/6kd46nDXWFg65UhY6> by March 26th. I’m available to answer any questions that arise.

Thank you to those who have already casted votes; please disregard this email.

Best,

Nicolette Caperello
Executive Director, Earth BioGenome Project
Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona State University 

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Dear EBP Affiliated Project Representatives,

Wise Ancestors completed an application to join the EBP. Please 1) review the attached form and 2) vote here<https://forms.gle/6kd46nDXWFg65UhY6> by March 26th. I’m available to answer any questions that arise.

Thanks so much,

Nicolette Caperello
Executive Director, Earth BioGenome Project
Global Futures Laboratory | Walton Center for Planetary Health | Arizona State University 

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