2010 - 2012: Development of pilot systems.
2011 - 2013: International structural start-up, with the formation of an international core group, analysis of the present and future landscape to build the database, and diplomacy efforts to bring the relevant groups together.
2012 - 2016: Development of a robust IT-backbone for the database, and development of novel genome analysis algorithms and software.
2017 - 2020: Construction of a global solution, including the creation of networks and regional hubs.
See GMI roadmap from May 2016: GMI working group status/work plan
GMI working group statusGMI envisions a global system of DNA genome databases for microbial and infectious disease identification and diagnostics. Such a system will benefit those tackling individual problems at the frontline, clinicians, veterinarian, etc., as well as policy-makers, regulators, and industry.
By enabling access to this global resource, a professional response on health threats will be within reach of all countries with basic laboratory infrastructure.
