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GA4GH News

GA4GH announces open call for nominations to lead activities data security and federated analysis

September 27

The GA4GH is soliciting nominations for co-leads of both the Data Security Work Stream (DSWS) and the Federated Analysis Systems Project (FASP).

GA4GH Mentions

The legacy of the Human Genome Project

September 24 • Science Magazine, UK

During the [Human Genome Project] HGP itself, there was vigorous debate over the patentability of genes or genome sequences, and current initiatives such as the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) continue to assess ethical hurdles.

Genomics and Health News

How the digital revolution can make healthcare more inclusive

September 27 • World Economic Forum, Switzerland

Scrutinising genes of a population to boost health and treatment

September 27 • The Straits Time, Singapore

Broad Institute partners with CDC and Theiagen Genomics to enable pathogen genomic surveillance across the United States

September 24 • The Broad Institute, USA

Implementing polygenic scores for cardiovascular disease into NHS Health Checks

September 23 • Cambridge Network, UK

NIH’s All of Us Research Program Releases New COVID-19 Data

September 23 • National Institutes of Health, USA

Michelle Bishop: Genomics Education and Genetic Counselling

September 23 • Genomics England, UK

What’s Health Data Research UK doing to help tackle covid-19?

September 22 • The BMJ, UK

Owkin's deep learning AI predicts chances of metastatic breast cancer relapse within next 5 years

September 22 • FierceBiotech, USA

New ten-year plan to make the UK a global AI superpower

September 22 • Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, UK

PhenoTips Secures $2.5 Million CAD to Expand Reach of Medical Genetics Software

September 21 • BetaKit, Canada

Apple's health data sharing feature now live

September 21 • Healthcare IT News, USA

FinnGen Study Participants Invited for Clinical Examination in a Sub-Project on Alzheimer's Disease

September 21 • FinnGen, Finland

Health Secretary participates in Diverse Data Initiative aimed at reducing health inequalities

September 20 • Genomics England, UK

Korea University Anam Hospital to develop new AI models, medicines with cloud-based HIS

September 19 • Healthcare IT News, USA

GA4GH Events

GA4GH 9th Plenary is an annual conference bringing together organizations and stakeholders from the genomics and health community to advance international genomics interoperability and sharing. Join us on September 28 and 29 for keynotes, panels, workshops, and updates!

The GA4GH October Connect Meeting will be held virtually on October 12 – October 14. October Connect will be a three day long event that will provide opportunities for collaboration across Work Streams and Driver Projects and for contributors to advance work on the GA4GH Strategic Roadmap.

Other Upcoming Events