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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 16h

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.

Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 23h

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:

Connect (8 to 10 October)

Connect agenda (8 to 10 October)

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 1d

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.

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 1d

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.

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 1d

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

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 2d

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.

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David Steinberg @david4096.bsky.social · 2d

Hello from @ga4gh.org Plenary in Uppsala!

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 2d

Welcome to day one of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting. We are excited to welcome attendees and viewers from around the globe.

Our Plenary live stream starts in one hour. Visit the GA4GH YouTube Channel to tune in to today’s programme:

GA4GH

Global Alliance for Genomics & Health (GA4GH) is a policy-framing and technical standards organization, working together for responsible, voluntary & secure sharing of genomic & clinical data for…

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 6d

GA4GH is working to build a complete picture of all known DRS servers worldwide 🌐!

If your platform or project runs one or more DRS servers, please register or update your entry here:

Register Your DRS Server with GA4GH

The GA4GH maintains a registry of known implementations of their API standards including the Data Repository Service (DRS). This form makes registering a DRS server in the GA4GH Registry easier. If…

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 7d

Today, we highlight the co-host of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting: @SciLifeLab.se!

SciLifeLab is a collaborative effort between Swedish universities that aims to build a national research infrastructure to advance life science research.

We look forward to welcoming the community in Sweden soon!

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 8d

The GA4GH Implementation Forum (GIF) hosts "Ask Me Anything" sessions to help the community implement GA4GH products.

Join us on 30 October for the next session featuring Passports!

Register for the session: buff.ly/13RFyTV

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 9d

Get ready for the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting co-hosted by @SciLifelab! Follow along as WES, the GA4GH mascot, travels to Uppsala, Sweden.

We look forward to welcoming you soon, either in person or virtually!

Join WES at GA4GH 13th Plenary in Uppsala, Sweden from 6 to 10 October!

Meet WES, the GA4GH mascot! Follow along as WES journeys to Uppsala, Sweden in preparation for GA4GH's upcoming 13th Plenary meeting in October. This year's conference features a week of insightful…

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 14d

🌐 Join the next GA4GH Beacon Implementers Forum meeting on Wednesday, 26 November at 14:00 UTC.

Learn more and register for the invite:

Beacon Implementers Forum

The GA4GH Beacon Implementers Forum aims to foster knowledge sharing and cross-community collaboration to support the integration and innovation of Beacon in research and clinical genomics. While…

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 15d

💡 GA4GH GIF Spotlight is now open for public comment

The GA4GH Implementation Forum (GIF) is seeking feedback on a new mechanism for sharing experiences implementing GA4GH products.

Comments are due by 23 October 2025.

Learn more and share your feedback:

GA4GH GIF Spotlight is now open for public comment

The GA4GH Implementation Forum (GIF) promotes the real-world use of GA4GH standards through collaboration, interoperability, and community best practices. While current GIF initiatives — such as GIF…

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 16d

Today is the last day to register for in-person participation for the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting.

Join us in Uppsala, Sweden and be a part of a global collaborative dialogue to advance responsible data sharing for the benefit of human health.

Learn more and register: buff.ly/dS2SWZh

Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 16d

📣 GA4GH 13th Plenary talkshow: “The future landscape of genomic data sharing”

Tune in to this talkshow-style discussion to learn about where genomic data sharing is headed and what it will take to get there.

Learn more and register for the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting: buff.ly/dS2SWZh

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Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance @varianteffect.bsky.social · 20d

Registration is now open for the Mutational Scanning Symposium!! This is one not to miss. Invited speakers include @mehurles.bsky.social @sangerinstitute.bsky.social @maitreya.bsky.social @uwgenome.bsky.social
#VariantEffect26 Register soon for the early bird rate!
ℹ️➡️https://www.mss2026.org

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 19d

Reminder: The last day to register for GA4GH 13th Plenary in-person participation is on Monday, 22 September.

Learn more and register for the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting: buff.ly/dS2SWZh

Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 20d

New GA4GH Guest Blog Post by Lindsay Smith of the International Precision Child Health Partnership (IPCHiP) — Borderless data, boundless hurdles: navigating the challenges of international federated sharing

Read more in the blog post: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/bo...

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 23d

📣 We are spotlighting another GA4GH 13th Plenary keynote speaker, Annemieke Ålenius (Swedish eHealth Agency)!

She will deliver her talk on "Harmonising health data sharing across Europe: opportunities and challenges.."

Learn more and register: buff.ly/Iy5ocjo

Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 26d

Are you interested in learning more about GA4GH, or would like a refresher ahead of the 13th Plenary meeting? We invite you to join our GA4GH 101 webinar on 25 September. The webinar will be offered at two times:

Attend at 12:00 UTC: buff.ly/8FWz9NM
Attend at 20:00 UTC: buff.ly/YBBB0oJ

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: GA4GH 101 Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 26d

Deadline approaching: register for GA4GH 13th Plenary in-person participation by 22 September.

Onsite registration will not be available. Virtual participation is free and open to all.

Learn more and register for the meeting: buff.ly/Iy5ocjo

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 28d

📣 GA4GH 13th Plenary panel spotlight: “Real-world implementation of GA4GH standards”

Learn about real-world examples highlighting how GA4GH tools and frameworks are powering interoperability and translating data sharing into action.

Register for GA4GH 13th Plenary: buff.ly/k1udEHJ

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 29d

📣 Two GA4GH Regulatory & Ethics Work Stream products are now open for public comment.

During this period, we invite feedback from all members of the genomics and health community. Comments are due by 10 October 2025.

Learn more and share your feedback: buff.ly/PJbqEtO

Two GA4GH Regulatory & Ethics Work Stream products are now open for public comment

Global Alliance for Genomics & Health - “Two GA4GH Regulatory & Ethics Work Stream products are now open for public comment”

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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · Sep 8

📣 GA4GH 13th Plenary panel spotlight: “European health data sharing”

Learn about how European initiatives are aligning to overcome barriers and enable health data sharing across the continent.

Register for the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting: buff.ly/k1udEHJ

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