Press release: Launch of the Genomics for Animal and Plant Disease Consortium (GAP-DC)

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the GAP-DC Project—a major UK-wide initiative bringing together government agencies and research organisations to strengthen the nation’s response to emerging threats in animal, plant, and aquatic health.

This ambitious collaboration is designed to future-proof UK biosecurity through the power of genomics, fostering innovation, resilience, and a One Health approach.

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