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Jaime is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. Jaime is directing current efforts to generate and analyse genome data for 20 species of crocodilians. Jaime’s team is interested in comparative genomics with a focus on patterns of diversity, immune systems, endogenous retroviruses, population genomics and traits of importance for diseases and management. Contact email: jaime.gongora@sydney.edu.au Websites: JaimeGongoraResearchGate @JaimeGongoraSyd Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54fdac7be4b04da0abe8e69e/1513695790858-MQCLY0C648MQPMPPQEJD/ray-member-photo-2.jpg Personnel David Ray Former director of the ICGWG, David is an associate professor at Texas Tech University. He coordinated the initial efforts to generate de novo genome assemblies for the American alligator, saltwater crocodile, and Indian gharial. David is leading the current efforts related to reference-based assemblies. 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