The GA4GH Implementation Forum (GIF) aims to lower barriers to implementing GA4GH products, and has developed a survey to better understand awareness and challenges related to GA4GH product implementation in the Global South.
Share your thoughts in a brief survey by 17 February: buff.ly/Ackkm7v
Share your thoughts in a brief survey by 17 February: buff.ly/Ackkm7v
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The GA4GH Implementation Forum (GIF) aims to lower barriers to implementing GA4GH products, and has developed a survey to better understand awareness and challenges related to GA4GH product implementation in the Global South.
Share your thoughts in a brief survey by 17 February: buff.ly/Ackkm7v
Share your thoughts in a brief survey by 17 February: buff.ly/Ackkm7v
In a new GA4GH policy brief, Donrich Thaldar (University of KwaZulu-Natal) introduces the Seven-Dimensional Data Visiting Framework, for configuring proportionate, lawful, and trustworthy data visiting in genomic research.
Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/fr...
Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/fr...
January 20, 2026 at 3:27 PM
In a new GA4GH policy brief, Donrich Thaldar (University of KwaZulu-Natal) introduces the Seven-Dimensional Data Visiting Framework, for configuring proportionate, lawful, and trustworthy data visiting in genomic research.
Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/fr...
Read more: www.ga4gh.org/news_item/fr...
## Automated Annotation and Harmonization of Multi-Omics Data via Federated Learning and Ontology Alignment
**Abstract:** This research proposes a novel framework for automated annotation and harmonization of heterogeneous multi-omics data streams within the GA4GH ecosystem, addressing a critical…
**Abstract:** This research proposes a novel framework for automated annotation and harmonization of heterogeneous multi-omics data streams within the GA4GH ecosystem, addressing a critical…
## Automated Annotation and Harmonization of Multi-Omics Data via Federated Learning and Ontology Alignment
**Abstract:** This research proposes a novel framework for automated annotation and harmonization of heterogeneous multi-omics data streams within the GA4GH ecosystem, addressing a critical bottleneck in genomic data integration and analysis. Leveraging federated learning techniques coupled with adaptive ontology alignment, the system achieves high accuracy in sample and feature annotation while preserving data privacy and minimizing centralized data transfer. This framework, “HarmonyForge,” promises to significantly accelerate biomarker discovery, personalized medicine initiatives, and fundamental biological research by facilitating seamless data integration across diverse datasets.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
## Automated Annotation and Harmonization of Multi-Omics Data via Federated Learning and Ontology Alignment
**Abstract:** This research proposes a novel framework for automated annotation and harmonization of heterogeneous multi-omics data streams within the GA4GH ecosystem, addressing a critical…
**Abstract:** This research proposes a novel framework for automated annotation and harmonization of heterogeneous multi-omics data streams within the GA4GH ecosystem, addressing a critical…
📣 New from Rekerle et al!
📄 GA4GH phenopacket-driven characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations in Mendelian disorders
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📄 GA4GH phenopacket-driven characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations in Mendelian disorders
@ga4gh.org
GA4GH phenopacket-driven characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations in Mendelian disorders
GPSEA is a software tool that uses the GA4GH Phenopacket Schema to streamline discovery
of genotype-phenotype correlations (GPCs) in Mendelian diseases. Analyzing data from
85 cohorts of previously pu...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
📣 New from Rekerle et al!
📄 GA4GH phenopacket-driven characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations in Mendelian disorders
@ga4gh.org
📄 GA4GH phenopacket-driven characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations in Mendelian disorders
@ga4gh.org
Genomics is set for a big 2026: AI agents, GA4GH standards, Rust‑native workflows, long reads/ECS/SVs, and protein sequencing + AI design.
December 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Genomics is set for a big 2026: AI agents, GA4GH standards, Rust‑native workflows, long reads/ECS/SVs, and protein sequencing + AI design.
📢 Happening Today: CNAG Scientific Talk!
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”
by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swiss)
🗓️ 4:00 PM, Fèlix Serratosa Room (@www.pcb.ub.edu)
🔗 Free registration: cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#CNAG #Events
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”
by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swiss)
🗓️ 4:00 PM, Fèlix Serratosa Room (@www.pcb.ub.edu)
🔗 Free registration: cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#CNAG #Events
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢 Happening Today: CNAG Scientific Talk!
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”
by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swiss)
🗓️ 4:00 PM, Fèlix Serratosa Room (@www.pcb.ub.edu)
🔗 Free registration: cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#CNAG #Events
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”
by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swiss)
🗓️ 4:00 PM, Fèlix Serratosa Room (@www.pcb.ub.edu)
🔗 Free registration: cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#CNAG #Events
Darn, looks like I’ll be missing today’s #OCDTalkHour #sadface. It’s that once a month hackathon for the Global Alliance for Genomic Health (GA4GH), so I guess helping to save the world is more important than a bluesky chat with my mates? TBH it’s a tough call. (this is my idea of humour, 2/n
December 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Darn, looks like I’ll be missing today’s #OCDTalkHour #sadface. It’s that once a month hackathon for the Global Alliance for Genomic Health (GA4GH), so I guess helping to save the world is more important than a bluesky chat with my mates? TBH it’s a tough call. (this is my idea of humour, 2/n
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...
Congratulations to INN’s Director of Operations, @shen4brains.bsky.social, on her appointment as Co-Lead of the GA4GH-INCF Neuroscience Community. Her leadership in responsible, harmonized data standards strengthens global collaboration and ethical, open research.
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
Introducing new Community of Interest leadership
New Co-Leads have been appointed to the GA4GH-INCF Neuroscience and GA4GH Rare Disease Communities of Interest to advance responsible data sharing within specific genomic and health domains.
www.ga4gh.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Congratulations to INN’s Director of Operations, @shen4brains.bsky.social, on her appointment as Co-Lead of the GA4GH-INCF Neuroscience Community. Her leadership in responsible, harmonized data standards strengthens global collaboration and ethical, open research.
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
www.ga4gh.org/news_item/in...
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…
buff.ly
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.
📢 Save the date!
🗓️ New CNAG Scientific Talk – December 18
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards” by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swis)
🔗 Register here! cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#Barcelona #Science #Events #BiomedicalResearch
🗓️ New CNAG Scientific Talk – December 18
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards” by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swis)
🔗 Register here! cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#Barcelona #Science #Events #BiomedicalResearch
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
📢 Save the date!
🗓️ New CNAG Scientific Talk – December 18
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards” by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swis)
🔗 Register here! cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#Barcelona #Science #Events #BiomedicalResearch
🗓️ New CNAG Scientific Talk – December 18
🗣️ “Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards” by Dr. Michael Baudis (University of Zurich & @sib.swis)
🔗 Register here! cnag.eu/scientific-t...
#Barcelona #Science #Events #BiomedicalResearch
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...
Standardizing data access agreements is essential to keep human genomic data safe. bit.ly/4oTVEd5 #DataStewardship @GA4GH
November 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Standardizing data access agreements is essential to keep human genomic data safe. bit.ly/4oTVEd5 #DataStewardship @GA4GH
📢 New Scientific Talk!
🗣️“Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”, by Dr. Michael Baudis (Professor at University of Zurich & Group Leader at
@sib.swiss)
🗓️ December 18th, 2025
📌 Felix Serratosa, @PCB_UB (BCN)
📝Register here: www.cnag.eu/scientific-t...
🗣️“Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”, by Dr. Michael Baudis (Professor at University of Zurich & Group Leader at
@sib.swiss)
🗓️ December 18th, 2025
📌 Felix Serratosa, @PCB_UB (BCN)
📝Register here: www.cnag.eu/scientific-t...
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
📢 New Scientific Talk!
🗣️“Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”, by Dr. Michael Baudis (Professor at University of Zurich & Group Leader at
@sib.swiss)
🗓️ December 18th, 2025
📌 Felix Serratosa, @PCB_UB (BCN)
📝Register here: www.cnag.eu/scientific-t...
🗣️“Cancer Genomics Data: From Local Resources to Global Federation with GA4GH Standards”, by Dr. Michael Baudis (Professor at University of Zurich & Group Leader at
@sib.swiss)
🗓️ December 18th, 2025
📌 Felix Serratosa, @PCB_UB (BCN)
📝Register here: www.cnag.eu/scientific-t...
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…
leverforchange.org
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...
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...
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…
youtu.be
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!
Why does GATK exist when bcftools does a perfectly good job, especially given that they both end up feeding DeepVariant or DeepSomatic? Why isn’t everything shoved into Parquet via GA4GH APIs?
You get the idea
You get the idea
November 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Why does GATK exist when bcftools does a perfectly good job, especially given that they both end up feeding DeepVariant or DeepSomatic? Why isn’t everything shoved into Parquet via GA4GH APIs?
You get the idea
You get the idea
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
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...
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
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…
www.addevent.com
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.
buff.ly/UVFCwzY (pages 178-181)
buff.ly/UVFCwzY (pages 178-181)
Open Access Government
Open Access Government - Issue 48 October 2025
edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk
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)
Taming the reference genome jungle: the refget sequence collection standard. #ReferenceGenomes #Transcriptomes #SequenceCollectionStandards #GA4GH @biorxiv-genomic.bsky.social 🧬 🖥️
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
October 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Taming the reference genome jungle: the refget sequence collection standard. #ReferenceGenomes #Transcriptomes #SequenceCollectionStandards #GA4GH @biorxiv-genomic.bsky.social 🧬 🖥️
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...