About us
Learn how GA4GH helps expand responsible genomic data use to benefit human health.
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Get involved in shaping the global ecosystem of responsible genomic data sharing.
GA4GH aims to translate the promise of genomic medicine into routine healthcare. We envision a world where clinicians can predict an individual’s response to a particular drug; where parents can learn of someone halfway around the world with the same genetic condition as their child, in order to find a cause for the condition and potential treatments; and where people can receive treatments for chronic conditions such as asthma or arthritis that are effective and personalised.
With improvements to technology and the declining cost of genome sequencing, the research and healthcare communities now sequence hundreds of millions of genomes each year. Collectively, this data has the power to reveal new insights into diseases and holds the clues to new and better treatments. To achieve better health outcomes for all people, we need to share genomic and related health data — broadly, globally, and responsibly.
The foundation to do so lies in shared standards, policy frameworks, and harmonised approaches. This is where GA4GH comes in: we help power global collaborations and collective development of technical products and policy frameworks.
Together, let us accelerate progress in human health and unlock the power of our global data.
Opportunities to support GA4GH
Plenary sponsorship
GA4GH’s annual Plenary meeting is a crucial convening point for community collaboration and innovation. By sponsoring or hosting Plenary, organisations can promote their commitment to global health and precision medicine, while connecting with academic, industry, and government leaders.
GA4GH’s annual Plenary meeting is a crucial convening point for community collaboration and innovation. By sponsoring or hosting Plenary, organisations can promote their commitment to global health and precision medicine, while connecting with academic, industry, and government leaders.
Assigned Experts
GA4GH is powered by a global community of contributors who build tools and frameworks for responsible genomic and health data sharing. The Assigned Experts Programme recognises and formalises in-kind contributions of personnel dedicated to GA4GH product development.
GA4GH is powered by a global community of contributors who build tools and frameworks for responsible genomic and health data sharing. The Assigned Experts Programme recognises and formalises in-kind contributions of personnel dedicated to GA4GH product development.
Travel grants for global engagement
To enable global data sharing, GA4GH recognises the need to engage with communities around the globe — especially those who are underrepresented within GA4GH. Travel grants for global engagement increase access to and participation in GA4GH conferences.
To enable global data sharing, GA4GH recognises the need to engage with communities around the globe — especially those who are underrepresented within GA4GH. Travel grants for global engagement increase access to and participation in GA4GH conferences.
Supporting GA4GH operations, infrastructure, and personnel
To ensure the coordination and continuous momentum of GA4GH’s work, we rely on a team of staff members who manage Work Streams, communities, and projects; implement technical solutions; and lead critical operations and communications initiatives.
To ensure the coordination and continuous momentum of GA4GH’s work, we rely on a team of staff members who manage Work Streams, communities, and projects; implement technical solutions; and lead critical operations and communications initiatives.
Project-specific funding
GA4GH is open to collaborating with organisations on specific projects related to the development and implementation of GA4GH products. GA4GH can provide support during the grant application process and help distribute funds as subawards to stakeholders.
GA4GH is open to collaborating with organisations on specific projects related to the development and implementation of GA4GH products. GA4GH can provide support during the grant application process and help distribute funds as subawards to stakeholders.
Join the Funders Forum
Shape the landscape of responsible genomic and related health data sharing. Join more than 25 organisations who are supporting GA4GH in carrying out its mission: to accelerate progress in human health by establishing a shared global approach to responsible, broad, and democratised use of genomic and related health data.
By joining the Funders Forum, you will have a direct impact on GA4GH’s work and can ensure that your organisation’s needs are represented at a global level. Use the form below to register your interest in joining the Funders Forum.