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Regional Networks

The STAR IDAZ IRC is governed through an Executive Committee, Scientific Committees and working groups, supported by a secretariat (SIRCAH).

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STAR IDAZ has four Regional Networks: Africa and Middle East; the Americas; Asia and Australasia; and Europe.

The Regional Networks aim to:

  • Identify international funding opportunities​
  • Further discuss and agree common research priorities for the Region​
  • Explore the opportunities for sharing resources, including access to samples/strains of organism, specialised facilities and expertise​

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Regional Networks map

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