Global Alliance for Genomics and Health
@ga4gh.org
GA4GH sets standards and frames policies to expand genomic and health data use within a human rights framework.
https://www.ga4gh.org
https://www.ga4gh.org
🧬 Join the Clinical Genomics Laboratory Community (CGLC) meeting on 12 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC. The session will offer an overview of ClinVar submissions and an open discussion to inform future improvements to ClinVar and related curation efforts.
Register here: buff.ly/M0JWUBs
Register here: buff.ly/M0JWUBs
December 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🧬 Join the Clinical Genomics Laboratory Community (CGLC) meeting on 12 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC. The session will offer an overview of ClinVar submissions and an open discussion to inform future improvements to ClinVar and related curation efforts.
Register here: buff.ly/M0JWUBs
Register here: buff.ly/M0JWUBs
We are pleased to present an infographic featuring eight points to consider for responsible international genomic and health data sharing by health technologies industries (HTIs).
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Learn more and view the infographic:
International genomic data sharing by health technologies industries (HTIs): eight Points to Consider
We are pleased to present an infographic highlighting key principles for responsible international genomic and health data sharing by health technology industries. This infographic is adapted from…
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December 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We are pleased to present an infographic featuring eight points to consider for responsible international genomic and health data sharing by health technologies industries (HTIs).
Learn more and view the infographic:
Learn more and view the infographic:
In a new GA4GH Public Attitudes for Genomic Policy forum blog post, Dr Amanda Willis (Garvan Institute of Medical Research) discusses how older research participants are motivated to receive genetic results for the benefit of younger relatives. Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/ol...
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In a new GA4GH Public Attitudes for Genomic Policy forum blog post, Dr Amanda Willis (Garvan Institute of Medical Research) discusses how older research participants are motivated to receive genetic results for the benefit of younger relatives. Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/ol...
Introducing new GA4GH Community of Interest leadership!
Please join us in welcoming Neuroscience Community Co-Lead Kelly Shen, and Rare Disease Community Co-Leads Toyofumi Fujiwara, Ada Hamosh, and Andra Waagmeester.
Read more in the press release here: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
Please join us in welcoming Neuroscience Community Co-Lead Kelly Shen, and Rare Disease Community Co-Leads Toyofumi Fujiwara, Ada Hamosh, and Andra Waagmeester.
Read more in the press release here: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Introducing new GA4GH Community of Interest leadership!
Please join us in welcoming Neuroscience Community Co-Lead Kelly Shen, and Rare Disease Community Co-Leads Toyofumi Fujiwara, Ada Hamosh, and Andra Waagmeester.
Read more in the press release here: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
Please join us in welcoming Neuroscience Community Co-Lead Kelly Shen, and Rare Disease Community Co-Leads Toyofumi Fujiwara, Ada Hamosh, and Andra Waagmeester.
Read more in the press release here: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
⌛ Reminder: Today is the last day to apply for the GA4GH AI Work Stream Co-Lead position
Learn more about the position and apply by end of day 2 December 2025.
Learn more about the position and apply by end of day 2 December 2025.
AI Work Stream Co-Lead
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) is a global volunteer standards development organisation dedicated to realising the potential of genomics in health. Supported by staff across five…
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December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
⌛ Reminder: Today is the last day to apply for the GA4GH AI Work Stream Co-Lead position
Learn more about the position and apply by end of day 2 December 2025.
Learn more about the position and apply by end of day 2 December 2025.
GA4GH April Connect 2026 registration and session proposal submissions are now open!
The meeting will take place from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Montreal, Canada. We invite the GA4GH community to submit session proposals by 30 January.
Learn more: broadinstitute.swoogo.com/connect26/10...
The meeting will take place from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Montreal, Canada. We invite the GA4GH community to submit session proposals by 30 January.
Learn more: broadinstitute.swoogo.com/connect26/10...
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
GA4GH April Connect 2026 registration and session proposal submissions are now open!
The meeting will take place from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Montreal, Canada. We invite the GA4GH community to submit session proposals by 30 January.
Learn more: broadinstitute.swoogo.com/connect26/10...
The meeting will take place from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Montreal, Canada. We invite the GA4GH community to submit session proposals by 30 January.
Learn more: broadinstitute.swoogo.com/connect26/10...
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Determining the value of genomics in healthcare” is now published in Nature Medicine. Led by A/Prof Ilias Goranitis, the paper brings together international co-authors to examine how the value of genomics can be assessed.
Read the full article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Read the full article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Determining the value of genomics in healthcare” is now published in Nature Medicine. Led by A/Prof Ilias Goranitis, the paper brings together international co-authors to examine how the value of genomics can be assessed.
Read the full article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Read the full article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Today is the deadline to submit your abstract.
Be sure to submit your abstract by December 1st! #VariantEffect26 #abstract #final #deadline
Please note that there will be no extensions ⌛
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Please note that there will be no extensions ⌛
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December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today is the deadline to submit your abstract.
In a GA4GH Public Attitudes blog post, Gabriela Chavaría Soley, Ronald Alfaro Redondo, and Henriette Raventós (Universidad de Costa Rica) explore individual attitudes toward medical and genetic data sharing in Latin America and the development of two new indexes. Read: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In a GA4GH Public Attitudes blog post, Gabriela Chavaría Soley, Ronald Alfaro Redondo, and Henriette Raventós (Universidad de Costa Rica) explore individual attitudes toward medical and genetic data sharing in Latin America and the development of two new indexes. Read: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
Congratulations to GA4GH Board Member Christian Happi on winning the 2025 MacArthur Foundation 100&Change competition! With his collaborator Pardis Sabeti, Happi has won a $100 million dollar grant to fund their joint project Sentinel.
Read more: leverforchange.org/article/news...
Read more: leverforchange.org/article/news...
MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Awards $100 Million to Sentinel to Prevent Pandemics - Lever for Change
CHICAGO, IL — November 18, 2025 — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded $100 million to the Broad Institute for the…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Congratulations to GA4GH Board Member Christian Happi on winning the 2025 MacArthur Foundation 100&Change competition! With his collaborator Pardis Sabeti, Happi has won a $100 million dollar grant to fund their joint project Sentinel.
Read more: leverforchange.org/article/news...
Read more: leverforchange.org/article/news...
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📣 The call for tutorials & workshops at #ECCB2026 is now open! Share your tools, methods or expertise with the community.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January 2026
👉 Submit: tinyurl.com/tw-eccb26
💡 ECCB will take place on 31 Aug–4 Sept in Geneva, gathering 1,000+ scientists from academia, industry, & healthcare.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January 2026
👉 Submit: tinyurl.com/tw-eccb26
💡 ECCB will take place on 31 Aug–4 Sept in Geneva, gathering 1,000+ scientists from academia, industry, & healthcare.
November 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
📣 The call for tutorials & workshops at #ECCB2026 is now open! Share your tools, methods or expertise with the community.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January 2026
👉 Submit: tinyurl.com/tw-eccb26
💡 ECCB will take place on 31 Aug–4 Sept in Geneva, gathering 1,000+ scientists from academia, industry, & healthcare.
🗓️ Deadline: 5 January 2026
👉 Submit: tinyurl.com/tw-eccb26
💡 ECCB will take place on 31 Aug–4 Sept in Geneva, gathering 1,000+ scientists from academia, industry, & healthcare.
Join the Clinical Genomics Laboratory Community (CGLC) meeting on 24 November. This session will explore how artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are transforming variant interpretation. Register for the meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Clinical Genomics Laboratory Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The topic for this meeting will be AI and LLMs in Variant Classification
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November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Join the Clinical Genomics Laboratory Community (CGLC) meeting on 24 November. This session will explore how artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are transforming variant interpretation. Register for the meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
GA4GH has approved the release of two new products: Experiments Metadata Checklist (Expmeta) and Whole Genome Sequencing Quality Control Standards (WGS QC)
Read more about the Expmeta: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/th...
Read more about WGS QC:
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Read more about the Expmeta: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/th...
Read more about WGS QC:
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/wh...
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
GA4GH has approved the release of two new products: Experiments Metadata Checklist (Expmeta) and Whole Genome Sequencing Quality Control Standards (WGS QC)
Read more about the Expmeta: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/th...
Read more about WGS QC:
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/wh...
Read more about the Expmeta: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/th...
Read more about WGS QC:
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/wh...
The GA4GH Genomics Knowledge Standards (GKS) Work Stream aims to develop a “common language” to describe and share variants, helping to deliver on the promise of scalable genomic medicine. Watch the animation to learn more!
How a “common language” to share genetic variation can improve patient care
When a doctor suspects their patient might have a genetic disease, they can test a person’s genome to find differences (variants) that might cause the symptoms. However, it can be challenging to find…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The GA4GH Genomics Knowledge Standards (GKS) Work Stream aims to develop a “common language” to describe and share variants, helping to deliver on the promise of scalable genomic medicine. Watch the animation to learn more!
We are pleased to announce the release of the 13th Plenary Meeting Report. Explore in-depth summaries of all Plenary, Connect, and National Initiatives Forum sessions. You will also find links to recordings, slides, and other resources.
View the report:
View the report:
13th Plenary
The GA4GH 13th Plenary brought together the global genomics and health community for workshops, presentations, and keynote talks to uncover opportunities to scale genomic and clinical data sharing.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We are pleased to announce the release of the 13th Plenary Meeting Report. Explore in-depth summaries of all Plenary, Connect, and National Initiatives Forum sessions. You will also find links to recordings, slides, and other resources.
View the report:
View the report:
Open leadership opportunity: AI Work Stream Co-Lead
GA4GH is establishing a new Work Stream dedicated to the responsible use of artificial intelligence in genomics and related health data contexts.
Learn more about the position and apply by 2 December 2025:
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GA4GH is establishing a new Work Stream dedicated to the responsible use of artificial intelligence in genomics and related health data contexts.
Learn more about the position and apply by 2 December 2025:
buff.ly/kd7C5eI
AI Work Stream Co-Lead
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) is a global volunteer standards development organisation dedicated to realising the potential of genomics in health. Supported by staff across five…
www.ga4gh.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Open leadership opportunity: AI Work Stream Co-Lead
GA4GH is establishing a new Work Stream dedicated to the responsible use of artificial intelligence in genomics and related health data contexts.
Learn more about the position and apply by 2 December 2025:
buff.ly/kd7C5eI
GA4GH is establishing a new Work Stream dedicated to the responsible use of artificial intelligence in genomics and related health data contexts.
Learn more about the position and apply by 2 December 2025:
buff.ly/kd7C5eI
A new GA4GH Public Attitudes for Genomic Policy forum blog post by Dr. Brad Elphinstone highlights a project to investigate safeguards to maximise trust in, and willingness to donate to, a hypothetical Australian national genomic repository. Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/th...
October 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A new GA4GH Public Attitudes for Genomic Policy forum blog post by Dr. Brad Elphinstone highlights a project to investigate safeguards to maximise trust in, and willingness to donate to, a hypothetical Australian national genomic repository. Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/th...
Join the Genomic Knowledge Standards (GKS) Work Stream Open House on 19 November at 18:00 UTC!
Hear about the Work Stream’s latest activities and learn how GKS standards are being applied in practice.
Register for the invite:
Hear about the Work Stream’s latest activities and learn how GKS standards are being applied in practice.
Register for the invite:
GKS Open House meeting on 19 November
Hear about the Work Stream’s latest activities and learn how GKS standards are being applied in practice.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join the Genomic Knowledge Standards (GKS) Work Stream Open House on 19 November at 18:00 UTC!
Hear about the Work Stream’s latest activities and learn how GKS standards are being applied in practice.
Register for the invite:
Hear about the Work Stream’s latest activities and learn how GKS standards are being applied in practice.
Register for the invite:
The GA4GH Data Use & Researcher Identity (DURI) and Data Security Work Streams (DSWS) will hold the inaugural meeting of the Data Passports Study Group on 4 November at 14:00 UTC. This kickoff meeting will focus on a new technical specification, Data Passports.
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Add to calendar: buff.ly/7oCgxjR
GA4GH Data Passports Study Group meeting
Join the kick-off meeting of the Data Passports Study Group!The GA4GH Data Use & Researcher Identity (DURI) & Data Security Work Streams (DSWS) will hold the inaugural meeting of the Data Passports…
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October 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The GA4GH Data Use & Researcher Identity (DURI) and Data Security Work Streams (DSWS) will hold the inaugural meeting of the Data Passports Study Group on 4 November at 14:00 UTC. This kickoff meeting will focus on a new technical specification, Data Passports.
Add to calendar: buff.ly/7oCgxjR
Add to calendar: buff.ly/7oCgxjR
The GA4GH Cancer Community unites cancer initiatives to improve oncology care through shared standards and approaches. In the latest issue of Open Access Government, the Community Co-Leads discuss the current state of cancer genomics and where the field is headed.
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buff.ly/UVFCwzY (pages 178-181)
Open Access Government
Open Access Government - Issue 48 October 2025
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October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The GA4GH Cancer Community unites cancer initiatives to improve oncology care through shared standards and approaches. In the latest issue of Open Access Government, the Community Co-Leads discuss the current state of cancer genomics and where the field is headed.
buff.ly/UVFCwzY (pages 178-181)
buff.ly/UVFCwzY (pages 178-181)
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Such a great @ga4gh.org meeting in Uppsala this past week. Genomics, with the help of GA4GH standards and policies, is really moving into the Age of Implementation globally!
October 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Such a great @ga4gh.org meeting in Uppsala this past week. Genomics, with the help of GA4GH standards and policies, is really moving into the Age of Implementation globally!
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Conference season is here! The BioCommons team is out in force, with sessions at #IDW #SciDataCon @researchdataall.bsky.social and @gideproject.bsky.social in Brisbane, presenting at @ga4gh.org and then onto @elixir-europe.org for #BioHackathon2025.
Read more: www.biocommons.org.au/news/q4-2025...
Read more: www.biocommons.org.au/news/q4-2025...
Leading sessions and launching tools: a packed schedule of upcoming events — Australian BioCommons
The BioCommons team is leveraging the opportunity to share, learn and collaborate across a multitude of events. Browse our upcoming activities so we can meet up to talk ‘research infrastructure’.
www.biocommons.org.au
October 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Conference season is here! The BioCommons team is out in force, with sessions at #IDW #SciDataCon @researchdataall.bsky.social and @gideproject.bsky.social in Brisbane, presenting at @ga4gh.org and then onto @elixir-europe.org for #BioHackathon2025.
Read more: www.biocommons.org.au/news/q4-2025...
Read more: www.biocommons.org.au/news/q4-2025...
Thank you for attending the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting, co-hosted by @scilifelab.se. Whether you joined in Uppsala, Sweden or tuned in virtually, your participation is crucial in advancing responsible and global genomic and health data sharing.
Read our press release to learn more:
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Read our press release to learn more:
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October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Thank you for attending the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting, co-hosted by @scilifelab.se. Whether you joined in Uppsala, Sweden or tuned in virtually, your participation is crucial in advancing responsible and global genomic and health data sharing.
Read our press release to learn more:
buff.ly/9HaEwtM
Read our press release to learn more:
buff.ly/9HaEwtM
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Some thoughts on the blossoming of genomic medicine stimulated by the excellent @ga4gh.org meeting in lovely Uppsala Sweden. www.linkedin.com/pulse/though...
Thoughts from Uppsala - Genomic Medicine blossoming
I have had a wonderful three days in Uppsala Sweden, at the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health plenary hosted locally by the generous SciLifeLab . It was a meeting of course focused on the standa...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Some thoughts on the blossoming of genomic medicine stimulated by the excellent @ga4gh.org meeting in lovely Uppsala Sweden. www.linkedin.com/pulse/though...
We want to recognise the @ghga.bsky.social for being a 13th Plenary Meeting Funder. Thank you for supporting the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting and fueling collaborative science for the betterment of human health.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We want to recognise the @ghga.bsky.social for being a 13th Plenary Meeting Funder. Thank you for supporting the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting and fueling collaborative science for the betterment of human health.