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
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...
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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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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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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’.
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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:
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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.
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Stay updated with the latest EGA news by signing up for the newly launched EGA Newsletter! 🤩
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
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📢 We are excited to announce the incoming launch of the EGA Newsletter!
Sign up now to stay updated on the latest news related to Federated EGA, Beacon, along with highlights and updates on the ongoing projects we are involved in 🙌
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Sign up now to stay updated on the latest news related to Federated EGA, Beacon, along with highlights and updates on the ongoing projects we are involved in 🙌
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October 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Stay updated with the latest EGA news by signing up for the newly launched EGA Newsletter! 🤩
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
✏️ Sign up here: mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
✏️ Sign up here: mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
We want to thank Genomics Australia of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for being a Silver Sponsor of GA4GH 13th Plenary. Thank you for your support in uniting the genomics and health community to unlock the potential of our global genomic and health data.
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We want to thank Genomics Australia of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for being a Silver Sponsor of GA4GH 13th Plenary. Thank you for your support in uniting the genomics and health community to unlock the potential of our global genomic and health data.
We want to spotlight @genomecanada.ca as a Gold Sponsor of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting. Genome Canada’s support has been crucial to GA4GH since its inception. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in advancing global genomic and health data sharing.
October 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We want to spotlight @genomecanada.ca as a Gold Sponsor of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting. Genome Canada’s support has been crucial to GA4GH since its inception. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in advancing global genomic and health data sharing.
Welcome to the start of the GA4GH Connect meeting!
Over the next three days, we will hold 30 collaborative sessions to advance GA4GH standards development and implementation, share insights and best practices, and brainstorm strategic actions as a community.
Join a session:
Over the next three days, we will hold 30 collaborative sessions to advance GA4GH standards development and implementation, share insights and best practices, and brainstorm strategic actions as a community.
Join a session:
Connect (8 to 10 October)
Connect agenda (8 to 10 October)
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October 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Welcome to the start of the GA4GH Connect meeting!
Over the next three days, we will hold 30 collaborative sessions to advance GA4GH standards development and implementation, share insights and best practices, and brainstorm strategic actions as a community.
Join a session:
Over the next three days, we will hold 30 collaborative sessions to advance GA4GH standards development and implementation, share insights and best practices, and brainstorm strategic actions as a community.
Join a session:
We want to recognise GA4GH Strategic Partners HDR UK and DARE UK for joint sponsoring GA4GH as Supporting Funders. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in uniting genomic and health data for precision health.
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We want to recognise GA4GH Strategic Partners HDR UK and DARE UK for joint sponsoring GA4GH as Supporting Funders. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in uniting genomic and health data for precision health.
We want to thank Illumina for being a Supporting Funder of GA4GH and a Silver Sponsor of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting. Thank you for your commitment to GA4GH and supporting global collaborative genomic standards development.
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We want to thank Illumina for being a Supporting Funder of GA4GH and a Silver Sponsor of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting. Thank you for your commitment to GA4GH and supporting global collaborative genomic standards development.
Welcome to day two of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting.
Our Plenary live stream starts in one hour. Visit the GA4GH YouTube Channel to tune in to today’s programme: buff.ly/t2NWRKY
Our Plenary live stream starts in one hour. Visit the GA4GH YouTube Channel to tune in to today’s programme: buff.ly/t2NWRKY
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Welcome to day two of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting.
Our Plenary live stream starts in one hour. Visit the GA4GH YouTube Channel to tune in to today’s programme: buff.ly/t2NWRKY
Our Plenary live stream starts in one hour. Visit the GA4GH YouTube Channel to tune in to today’s programme: buff.ly/t2NWRKY
GA4GH is made possible through the support of our Funders Forum. During this Plenary, we want to recognise and thank all of our funders, whose support helps us establish a shared global approach to responsible, broad, and democratised use of genomic and related health data.
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
GA4GH is made possible through the support of our Funders Forum. During this Plenary, we want to recognise and thank all of our funders, whose support helps us establish a shared global approach to responsible, broad, and democratised use of genomic and related health data.