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Learn how GA4GH helps expand responsible genomic data use to benefit human health.
European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA)
Provides a secure service for storing and sharing human genetic, phenotypic, clinical, and other “omics” data for research projects
The EGA is a global network for the permanent archiving and sharing of personally identifiable genetic, phenotypic, and clinical data generated for biomedical research projects or in the context of research-focused healthcare systems.. Since its launch in 2008, the EGA has collected data from over 6,000 different research projects at nearly 1,000 institutions worldwide. The EGA makes this data discoverable, accessible, and reusable for researchers who need it, adhering to the findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) principles and maximising the value of the collected data.
EGA is funded by ongoing institutional support from EMBL-EBI and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and support through collaborative projects and partnerships.
Image summary: Researchers may need to deposit, manage, or access genomic data in a secure and regulated way. The European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) is a platform that facilitates these processes, ensuring that sensitive data is stored and shared in accordance with legal and ethical regulations.
Location
Europe
Thematic Area
Champions
- Thomas Keane
- Jordi Rambla
- Aina Jené
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ELIXIR European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA)
The European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) is a service for permanent archiving and sharing of personally-identifiable genetic, phenotypic, and clinical data generated for the purposes of biomedical research projects or in the context of research-focused healthcare systems.
Federated EGA
The Federated EGA provides a network of connected resources to enable transnational discovery of and access to human data for research while also respecting jurisdictional data protection regulations. By providing a solution to emerging challenges around secure and efficient management of human “omics” and associated data, the Federated EGA fosters data reuse, enables reproducibility, and accelerates biomedical research.