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Defining minimal standards for data collection is key to creating interoperative, searchable genomic and clinical databases. We highlight here the 1+Million Genomes Minimal Dataset for Cancer, encompassing 140 items in 8 domains to foster the collection of cancer data, inform transnational cooperation and advance precision cancer medicine.
The recently launched Egyptian Genome Project aims to sequence genomic variants of 100,000 apparently healthy Egyptian adults, with around 8,000 individuals suspected to have a genetic disease, as well as 200 ancient Egyptian mummies. The project will provide the first comprehensive genomic dataset from Egypt and North Africa.
Achieving a diagnosis for Indigenous people living with a rare, often genetic, disease is crucial for equitable healthcare. The International Rare Disease Research Consortium convened a global Task Force to bridge the gap in diagnosing Indigenous rare diseases, and identify solutions to tackle the health inequity faced by Indigenous people.
