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Unlocking the power of genomic data to benefit human health

GA4GH builds the foundation for broad and responsible use of genomic data.

The not-for-profit Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) sets standards and frames policies to expand genomic data use within a human rights framework.

Changing lives with our open-source products

A woman is looking at an uncertain test result.
3 June 2022
How a bot beamed from California to Japan may stop unnecessary mastectomies for breast cancer patients
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2 December 2019
Genomics England implements GA4GH API to provide secure access to genomic data for the NHS
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13 October 2017
Data sharing brings hope to rare disease patients around the globe
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Our impact

3,000,000+

genomes stewarded by our global partners with a commitment to responsible and effective access

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organisations collaborate to set international guidelines for genomic data use
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products innovate links between genomics and healthcare
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solutions accelerate progress in human health with GA4GH products

How we work

...and here's what we do.

Define needs

Study Groups

Find challenges and opportunities in cancer, rare disease, large-scale genomics, and more
Create standards and policy frameworks

Work Streams

Implement products to solve problems

GA4GH Implementation Forum

Get involved

More than 500 leading organisations in healthcare, patient advocacy, research, ethics, government, life science, and information technology participate in our community. Help shape global genomic standards by joining us!

News, events, and more

Discover the latest events, stories, news, and insights at the forefront of genomic data sharing.

26 Nov 2024
VRS v2.0 Specification: Open for Public Comment
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22 Nov 2024
Genomic Knowledge Standards (GKS) Work Stream Open House meetings starting on 6 January
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GA4GH announces an open call for nominations for the GA4GH Inc. Board of Directors
21 Nov 2024
GA4GH Inc. opens call for new Board members to enhance global leadership in genomics
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