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Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Inc.

Name: Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Inc.
Address: 417 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, US
Telephone: +19788794575
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GMGI addresses critical challenges facing our oceans, human health and the environment through innovative scientific research and education.

Bioscience for Sustainable Fisheries and Ecosystems

www.gmgi.org

06/18/2026

After a whirlwind of a month looking back at ten years of Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, the excitement culminated in a special, momentous celebration back where it all began.

Nearly 100 people gathered at the Academy’s Blackburn Center location on June 12th to celebrate. The speaking program included remarks from GMGI Co-founder Dr. David Walt, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, several Academy alumni, and others. The program highlighted the past decade of success and impact of the Academy, as well as first-hand experiences from Senior Director of the Academy, Dr. John Doyle’s early days of recruiting the very first class and alumni reflections on the life-changing effect the program has had on their lives.

Ten years ago, the Academy was founded on a bold belief: young people in our community deserve direct pathways into the life sciences and the opportunity to shape meaningful futures. We are honored to continue this important work and look forward to another decade of impact.

📷: Jacquie Gardner/Spector Photography

06/17/2026

Last night, GMGI hosted an evening of innovation and cutting-edge research at Hammond Castle Museum with our collaborators from Ocean Alliance. The museum, which generously donated the space for the event, provided a unique, historic backdrop for featuring the work of two organizations also located on Gloucester’s iconic harbor.

GMGI’s Jennifer Polinski and Ocean Alliance’s Dr. Iain Kerr spoke about our longstanding collaboration utilizing noninvasive sample collection to study whale respiratory microbiomes across multiple species and oceans. It was a fascinating night to hear whale songs, see the Snotbot in action, and hear what we've learned by sequencing SnotBot samples.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to Hammond Castle Museum for the use of their space!

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Gloucester Biotechnology Academy’s newest graduates! 🎓

Last week, friends, family, mentors, and supporters gathered in Gloucester’s historic City Hall to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 Cohort 1. The ceremony featured reflections from staff on their time with this group, emotional student speeches, the presentation of the Joseph J. Rosa Award to longtime Academy friend and career skills presenter Dakota Hamill, an inspirational commencement address from Kaiysa Mendy of Deep Genomics, and a group of incredible young adults transforming from students to graduates.

We wish them the best of luck and can’t wait to see what they do next!

📸 : Spector Photography/Jacquie Gardner

06/11/2026

With funding from a new grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, GMGI purchased a droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) to expand our genomic research capabilities that empower both our eDNA Service Platform and internal research programs. This technology offers several advantages over qPCR, particularly for the low-concentration and inhibitor-rich samples commonly encountered in environmental and biological research. In addition, it enhances reproducibility, enables absolute quantification without the need for standard curves, and provides greater sensitivity and precision for detecting rare targets. Recently, visiting scientists from Bio-Rad provided training on the system, preparing staff to incorporate it into their workflows.

In addition to its impact on our eDNA Service platform led by Yuan Liu, the ddPCR will be used by members of the O’Donnell Lab for their work on sustainable fisheries and the Harke Lab working on Ecosystem Function & Health research.

06/08/2026

Today is World Oceans Day, and at Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI), we are celebrating the ocean's extraordinary ability to sustain life, inspire discovery, and connect communities around the world. Our planet is covered by an ocean that is mostly unexplored.

Here in New England, healthy oceans support fisheries, coastal economies, and a way of life that has endured for generations. At GMGI, we are committed to advancing the science needed to understand and protect these resources — from monitoring marine ecosystems and studying fish populations to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our fisheries.

Click the link below to read our full World Oceans Day newsletter 🌊

https://mailchi.mp/0d547f93273f/updates-from-gmgi-18003362

06/04/2026

A lot has changed in the Academy’s 10 years, including our state-of-the-art teaching facility!

In 2020, as part of the Baker/Polito administration’s Workforce Skills Capital Grants program, GMGI was awarded $940k to build and equip a new biomanufacturing learning environment at the Academy. The new 3,200 sq. ft. facility, designed pro bono by architectural design firm Payette, enabled the Academy to double the annual class size to 40 students, while providing them with an additional, in-demand skill set.

Swipe for construction, the finished lab, and Academy students utilizing cutting-edge biomanufacturing equipment!

06/02/2026

Last week, members of GMGI’s Research Team participated in the “Cell Culture in Symbiotic Invertebrates” Workshop at the University of Miami, supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

The goal of the workshop was to disseminate this breakthrough technology – cell culture of marine invertebrates – and accelerate development of tools needed to address critical questions in marine science, with important implications for biomedicine, conservation, and environmental resilience.

The workshop brought together more than 30 researchers from 14 institutions across the United States, all working to develop innovative cell culture tools to accelerate research on a diverse range of marine invertebrates—including corals, squid, cone snails, sea urchins, tunicates, sponges, oysters, and clams.

GMGI's Donald G. Comb Science Director Andrea Bodnar, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Scientist Riss Kell. Ph.D., and Research Associate Nicole Capozzi shared their advances in developing sea urchin cell culture systems to unlock the secrets of healthy aging and remarkable cancer resistance in sea urchins, strengthening their role as powerful models for biomedical research.

05/27/2026

🚨 Event Alert! 🚨

Please join us on Tuesday, June 16th at Hammond Castle Museum for an evening of whales, science, and innovation.

Whales are considered sentinel species — their health offers an early warning about the condition of ocean ecosystems. Yet today, one in four cetacean species is vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.

You’ll hear from GMGI Senior Scientist Jennifer Polinski and CEO Iain Kerr, Ph.D., to understand more about the secrets whale blow can tell us about the ocean. Together, GMGI and Ocean Alliance are using whale exhalant, or blow, collected with SnotBot®, an aptly-named drone used for noninvasive sample collection, to study whale respiratory microbiomes across multiple species and oceans. This research is building the foundation needed to track changes in the health status of whales and their ocean ecosystem over time.

Don’t miss this free event! More information and registration at the link in our bio!

05/26/2026

In honor of grad season and the first Gloucester Biotechnology Academy graduation that took place 10 years ago this week, here are some of our favorites from a decade of celebrations!

Photos by: Jon Sachs, Dave Stotzer, Francois Photography, Spector Photography, and RMFotography

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417 Main Street
Gloucester, MA
01930

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+19788794575

Website

http://www.gmgi.org/

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