Subject: VEuPathDB funding
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Zheng Wang
May 29, 2024, 9:08:20 AM5/29/24
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Dear Dr. Marrazzo, Dr. Erbelding, and Dr. Love,
I am writing to you with profound concern regarding the potential termination of funding for VEuPathDB and FungiDB. It has come to my attention that there are plans to replace these invaluable resources with groups that lack connections to our esteemed mycology, parasitology, and vector biology communities.
My collaborators from various institutes and I have been fortunate to receive support from esteemed institutions such as NIH, NSF, and USDA. Central to our research endeavors is the indispensable role that FungiDB plays in our daily omics data analysis. In our recent publications, we have diligently acknowledged both FungiDB and the funding agencies that have enabled our work to flourish.
The dedicated team behind FungiDB has tirelessly worked to enhance the database, making it an indispensable tool for laboratories like ours, particularly those with limited access to bioinformatic expertise. Moreover, FungiDB's contributions extend beyond data provision; they actively engage in training students and principal investigators without a background in bioinformatics through workshops.
The significance of this community-rooted informatics support, deeply embedded in the understanding of biological contexts, cannot be overstated. It transcends mere search algorithms or loading speeds. Sustaining such a bioinformatics service not only fosters scientific advancement but also presents a cost-effective solution, potentially saving NIH funding allocated for redundant efforts across various labs.
In light of these critical considerations, I implore you to reconsider the recommendation to defund VEuPathDB.
Sincerely,
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I am writing to you with profound concern regarding the potential termination of funding for VEuPathDB and FungiDB. It has come to my attention that there are plans to replace these invaluable resources with groups that lack connections to our esteemed mycology, parasitology, and vector biology communities.
My collaborators from various institutes and I have been fortunate to receive support from esteemed institutions such as NIH, NSF, and USDA. Central to our research endeavors is the indispensable role that FungiDB plays in our daily omics data analysis. In our recent publications, we have diligently acknowledged both FungiDB and the funding agencies that have enabled our work to flourish.
The dedicated team behind FungiDB has tirelessly worked to enhance the database, making it an indispensable tool for laboratories like ours, particularly those with limited access to bioinformatic expertise. Moreover, FungiDB's contributions extend beyond data provision; they actively engage in training students and principal investigators without a background in bioinformatics through workshops.
The significance of this community-rooted informatics support, deeply embedded in the understanding of biological contexts, cannot be overstated. It transcends mere search algorithms or loading speeds. Sustaining such a bioinformatics service not only fosters scientific advancement but also presents a cost-effective solution, potentially saving NIH funding allocated for redundant efforts across various labs.
In light of these critical considerations, I implore you to reconsider the recommendation to defund VEuPathDB.
Sincerely,
Wang, Zheng
Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Yale School of Public Health
Yale University
New Haven, CT 06520Reply all
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