Generation Challenge Programme

August 14, 2007 4:50pm

It is with sadness that GCP bids farewell to SP2 Leader Hei Leung. Hei, who has been with GCP since the launch of Subprogramme 2 (Comparative genomics for gene discovery) in January 2004, has played a critical role in the creation, management, delivery and communication of a wide portfolio of research projects. Hei’s hard work and dedication throughout his time as SP2 Leader have significantly contributed to GCP’s achievements, especially in gene discovery in relation to abiotic stress-tolerance. Hei left the GCP Management Team on 30 June 2007 in order to dedicate himself fully to research work at IRRI. Hei will say his final goodbyes at the GCP Annual Research Meeting in Benoni, South Africa, next month. Hei’s passion for science and his reputation for always going that extra mile will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best for his future endeavors!

SPL2 Position filled - welcome Rajeev Varshney!

August 14, 2007 4:41pm

GCP is delighted to announce Rajeev Varshney as the new SP2 Leader. Rajeev, an Indian national, was previously working full-time at ICRISAT as a Senior Scientist specialising in applied genomics. Rajeev will bring to the team his broad experience and great interest in the areas of molecular markers, computational, comparative and functional genomics in cereals. Rajeev took up his new role on 1 August 2007, and will work with the GCP Management Team on a part-time basis, alongside his current position at ICRISAT, India, where he will continue to be based. Those attending the GCP Annual Research Meeting will have the pleasure of meeting Rajeev in person next month. We very much look forward to working with Rajeev, and ask you to join us in welcoming him on board!