title: Offshoots of the ESF functional genomics programme.
abstract: After the conclusion of the second five-year period of the European Science Foundation (ESF) programme on functional genomics, it is time to take stock and evaluate its accomplishments. The programme networked leading scientists from a large number of European countries for strategy discussions about the promotion of functional genomics research, and to arrange scientific meetings and exchange programmes. In brief, I believe this programme has punched above its weight, and that it has successfully contributed to the overall organisation of molecular biosciences in Europe. With a modest annual budget the programme has created several interesting new opportunities, some of which may have yet to show their full impact. However, these mini-reviews are intended to provide a personal perspective on this functional genomics effort, and accordingly I focus on my personal experiences from the ESF programme.
authors.affiliation: Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Rudbeck Laboratory, Dag Hammarskjoldsväg 20, SE-75185 Uppsala, Sweden. ulf.landegren@igp.uu.se
authors.forename: Ulf
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Landegren
mesh_terms: D018070:Biological Specimen Banks; D005060:Europe; D005582:Foundations; D023281:Genomics; D006801:Humans; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008967:Molecular Biology; D011485:Protein Binding
chemical_list: D007202:Indicators and Reagents