Dr. Gardner will spearhead the scientific approach for GMGI’s upcoming expansion as CSO. In this role, we are thrilled to have Dr. Gardner join the GMGI team. Dr. Marc Vidal, GMGI Co-founder and Board Member, stated that His vast leadership and scientific experience will help guide GMGI so we can continue to use discoveries from the oceans to deliver both global influence and local impact to the community.
Furthermore, GMGI’s marine discovery activities for proteins and small compounds have fresh prospects thanks to the arrival of Dr. Christopher Taron as Senior Director of Protein Science and Innovation. With a strong foundation in proteomics, glycobiology, and enzyme discovery, Dr. Taron was the Scientific Director of Protein Expression and Modification Research at New England Biolabs before it closed.
This appointment opens the door for new and exciting opportunities for the organization, said Chris Bolzan, Executive Director of GMGI. This will allow GMGI to expand our network answering important questions in marine science.
Founded in 2013, GMGI has garnered recognition for its role in promoting economic development in the Cape Ann area. With Gardner leading the research team, the organization is expected to experience significant growth. To accelerate discoveries in the marine life sciences, the organization’s science strategy blends specialized knowledge and collections of marine organisms with cutting-edge molecular analysis and discovery techniques. Furthermore, GMGI runs the highly regarded Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, which prepares young adults for careers as certified laboratory technologists by means of an innovative, in-house curriculum that covers cell culture and biomanufacturing in its standard 10-month course.
He has always respected the dedication of the GMGI Staff, Scientists, Board of Directors, and local supporters to the advancement of science and the training of the workforce on Cape Ann. The remarkable diversity of life in the oceans, from Gloucester Harbor to Stellwagen Bank to deep sea hydrothermal vents, is highlighted by the foundational genomics research conducted at GMGI. Dr. Gardner expressed his excitement in spearheading a new chapter with the GMGI team, collaborators, and important partners to use state-of-the-art molecular technologies for DNA, protein, and glycan research in marine habitats to approach scientific difficulties in novel ways.
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute uses cutting edge scientific research and teaching to address important issues pertaining to human health, the environment, and our oceans. GMGI is stimulating the local economy by bringing top-notch research and revolutionary workforce development to Gloucester’s historic waterfront. A 10-month certificate program called the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy at GMGI prepares recent high school graduates for jobs as lab technicians. Located at 417 Main Street, Gloucester Harbor, the state-of-the-art research center of Gloucester Marine Genomics center opened its doors in 2018.
