The researchers and scientists affiliated with GEM are growing UB's reputation in genomics. Our goal is to make UB a leading center for research on the genome, microbiome and their interactions with the environment. GEM facilitates interactions among academic to promote innovative approaches to important problems through cross-disciplinary research within the life sciences and between the life sciences, social sciences and the arts. Through outreach and engagement related to our research, we strive to become a national model for increasing literacy in these areas.