Towards a global cancer knowledge network: dissecting the current international cancer genomic sequencing landscape.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While next generation sequencing has enhanced our understanding of the biological basis of malignancy, current knowledge on global practices for sequencing cancer samples is limited. To address this deficiency, we developed a survey to provide a snapshot of current sequencing activities globally, identify barriers to data sharing and use this information to develop sustainable solutions for the cancer research community.

Methods

A multi-item survey was conducted assessing demographics, clinical data collection, genomic platforms, privacy/ethics concerns, funding sources and data sharing barriers for sequencing initiatives globally. Additionally, respondents were asked as to provide the primary intent of their initiative (clinical diagnostic, research or combinatio

SUBMITTER: Vis DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5406763 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature