Comparative genomics of the genus Brucella. Brucella Project

The comparative genomics of the zoonotic genus Brucella and development of diagnostic resources for epidemiological tracking of potential bioweapons agents. Funded by NIAID, we are sequencing the genomes of ~200 isolates that include geographically and genetically diverse strains of Brucella, including isolates from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, which are currently global hotspots for brucellosis. Strains were selected to be informative for population differentiation and the understanding of the evolutionary history of the genus.