
Objectives
GenoTropics is a collaborative consortium of multinational researchers committed to scaling up the use of genomics to advance our understanding of evolution, inform conservation strategies, and promote the sustainable use of biological resources in the Neotropics. With its foundation in Brazil and strong connections to Brazilian researchers based both within the country and abroad, GenoTropics also aims to connect scientists across Latin America and foster meaningful collaborations with international partners, particularly through its European base in Germany. The consortium emphasizes inclusive and equitable scientific partnerships, capacity building, and broad benefit sharing through training, knowledge exchange, and long-term cooperation.
Connect Experts
Link genomics researchers from Brazil, Germany, and beyond working on Neotropical species.
Apply Genomics
Expand the use of high-quality genomic data in Neotropical research and conservation.
Empower Local Science
Increase reference genomes with strong engagement of local scientists.
Ensure Fair Exchange
Develop legal and technical protocols to enable equitable sharing of samples, data, and expertise.
Train New Talent
Provide workshops and exchanges to train students and early-career researchers in genomics.
Grow Collaborations
Co-develop proposals to support more genomics-based projects across the region.

Join our contact list!
At GenoTropics, we are dedicated to advancing genomics research in Neotropical species. To achieve this goal, we would like to connect with researchers and students from Brazil and other countries who share our passion for genomics. Through our contact list, we will keep you informed about upcoming workshops, meetings, and other events and opportunities relevant to the entire network.
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History
GenoTropics was launched in 2022 as a bi-national Brazilian–German consortium of experts using genomics to study Neotropical species. It was established through a researcher exchange project funded by the PPP International / Probal CAPES–DAAD program (2023–2026), supporting joint research, training, and capacity-building initiatives. The core group includes researchers based in Germany (Mazzoni, Pereira) and Brazil (Santos, Nery, Eizirik), and the consortium has since expanded to include new projects and a growing network of collaborators.





