ERGA iBOL Europe Connections #4: Introducing Genomic Connections – a brand new podcast!

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and the European node of the International Barcode of Life (iBOL Europe), two international communities of scientists brought together under the Biodiversity Genomics Europe Project, are joining forces for “Genomic Connections,” a podcast show exploring the fascinating world of Biodiversity Genomics and the intersection of their communities. 

ERGA and iBOL Europe — two vibrant scientific communities united under the BGE project — have been working together to bring biodiversity genomics closer to you through a collaborative blog series, “Connections.”

Now, we’re thrilled to announce that this collaboration is expanding into a new format:
🎙️ “Genomic Connections” – a podcast about the science, stories, and people behind biodiversity genomics.

Blog 4: Introducing Genomic Connections – a brand new podcast!

Starting in April 2025, a new episode of Genomic Connections will be released every month. The podcast will be hosted by Christian de Guttry (ERGA Project Manager) and Kasia Fantoni (iBOL Europe Community Manager), who will dive into key topics in biodiversity genomics alongside special guests from the BGE community — scientists and experts working at the forefront of this exciting field.

Each episode will explore a different step of the genomic workflow, always highlighting the many connections between our two genomic communities and the advantages of joining forces for better outcomes for biodiversity. You’ll hear directly from the people who are helping boost genomic science and infrastructure in Europe — the challenges they face, the innovations they develop, and the impact of their work.

Whether you’re a scientist, student, or simply curious about how genomics is helping us understand and protect life on Earth, Genomic Connections is the right podcast for you!

#GenomicConnections Episode 1: Frozen Futures: The role of biobanking in Biodiversity Genomics with Jonas Astrin and Camilla Di Nizo

In the very first episode of Genomic Connections, Kasia and Christian spoke to Jonas Astrin & Camilla Di Nizo, both from The Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), about the role of biobanking in Biodiversity Genomics

Listen to the episode to learn more about their day-to-day work and the basics of biobanking: what it actually means and why is it so important for biodiversity research?

Do you have any suggestions about how we can improve the podcast or biodiversity genomic-related topics you would like us to cover? Please send us a message: media@biodiversitygenomics.eu