We are a U.S.—Chinese collaboration to create an international Research Coordination Network for Biodiversity of Ciliates. Our mission is to become an “engine” for generating new collaborations, new ideas for research projects, new procedures for archiving material, new proposals for research, and new types of interdisciplinary cooperation.

Welcome to the RCN-BC Website

This website aims to unite members of the RCN-BC and provide forums for members to discuss collaborations, research, travel opportunities and more.


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Opportunities for funding

      The International Research Coordination Network for Biodiversity of Ciliates (IRCN-BC) is a project funded jointly by the U.S.

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