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		    The ENCODE Consortium is composed primarily of scientists 
		    funded under RFAs released by NHGRI. Other participants 
		    have been identified and brought into the Consortium as 
		    appropriate. The Consortium is open to any investigator 
		    willing to abide by the criteria for participation 
		    established for the ENCODE Project by NHGRI. 
                    The 
		    ENCODE External Consultants Panel
		    oversees the activities of the 
		    Consortium and provides advice and feedback on the 
		    Consortium's goals, progress and membership.
		     
		    Those interested in applying for membership to the ENCODE 
		    Consortium should review the 
		    ENCODE Project criteria for participation 
		    and contact the ENCODE program directors at NHGRI, 
                    Elise Feingold, Ph.D., or 
		    Peter Good, Ph.D.
                     
                    A geographic map of 
		    ENCODE participants and projects 
                    is shown below.
                     
                    |  |  | Credit: Ian Dunham (EBI) |  |