We are celebrating the joining of Canada to #FederatedEGA as a national node after the signature of the Collaboration Agreement with BC Cancer! Another major step towards enabling transnational discovery and access to sensitive human data 🚀
More information👉www.bccancer.bc.ca/
More information👉www.bccancer.bc.ca/
February 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We are celebrating the joining of Canada to #FederatedEGA as a national node after the signature of the Collaboration Agreement with BC Cancer! Another major step towards enabling transnational discovery and access to sensitive human data 🚀
More information👉www.bccancer.bc.ca/
More information👉www.bccancer.bc.ca/
🌟 A little recap from yesterday's #ELIXIR25:
Participants have a morning of fruitful discussion in workshops covering topics from #AI and #KnowledgeGraphs, #ResearchDataManagement resources 💾 to #Galaxy and #biodiversity and #FederatedEGA 🧬 and more! (🧵2/3)
Participants have a morning of fruitful discussion in workshops covering topics from #AI and #KnowledgeGraphs, #ResearchDataManagement resources 💾 to #Galaxy and #biodiversity and #FederatedEGA 🧬 and more! (🧵2/3)
June 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🌟 A little recap from yesterday's #ELIXIR25:
Participants have a morning of fruitful discussion in workshops covering topics from #AI and #KnowledgeGraphs, #ResearchDataManagement resources 💾 to #Galaxy and #biodiversity and #FederatedEGA 🧬 and more! (🧵2/3)
Participants have a morning of fruitful discussion in workshops covering topics from #AI and #KnowledgeGraphs, #ResearchDataManagement resources 💾 to #Galaxy and #biodiversity and #FederatedEGA 🧬 and more! (🧵2/3)
The first EGA newsletter has been released!
🚀 Explore the #FederatedEGA timeline
🔎 Discover the EGA Allele Frequency Browser
💥 Check out the projects starting in 2025
And much more! Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/dd9d965ca3a2...
🚀 Explore the #FederatedEGA timeline
🔎 Discover the EGA Allele Frequency Browser
💥 Check out the projects starting in 2025
And much more! Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/dd9d965ca3a2...
October 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The first EGA newsletter has been released!
🚀 Explore the #FederatedEGA timeline
🔎 Discover the EGA Allele Frequency Browser
💥 Check out the projects starting in 2025
And much more! Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/dd9d965ca3a2...
🚀 Explore the #FederatedEGA timeline
🔎 Discover the EGA Allele Frequency Browser
💥 Check out the projects starting in 2025
And much more! Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/dd9d965ca3a2...
We are excited to announce that FAIR-FEGA kicks off today 🚀!
This project aims to enable, standardize, and improve high-quality #FAIRdata deposition into #FederatedEGA 💫 This means increasing the data flow in and from the FEGA nodes
👉 elixir-europe.org/activities/f...
This project aims to enable, standardize, and improve high-quality #FAIRdata deposition into #FederatedEGA 💫 This means increasing the data flow in and from the FEGA nodes
👉 elixir-europe.org/activities/f...
January 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are excited to announce that FAIR-FEGA kicks off today 🚀!
This project aims to enable, standardize, and improve high-quality #FAIRdata deposition into #FederatedEGA 💫 This means increasing the data flow in and from the FEGA nodes
👉 elixir-europe.org/activities/f...
This project aims to enable, standardize, and improve high-quality #FAIRdata deposition into #FederatedEGA 💫 This means increasing the data flow in and from the FEGA nodes
👉 elixir-europe.org/activities/f...
Such a fantastic accomplishment! 🎉 Well done #FederatedEGA team and everyone involved in establishing the Canadian FEGA node 🇨🇦👏 It's amazing what an international consortium can accomplish when people are dedicated to achieving a common goal 🫶🌱
We are celebrating the joining of Canada to #FederatedEGA as a national node after the signature of the Collaboration Agreement with BC Cancer! Another major step towards enabling transnational discovery and access to sensitive human data 🚀
More information👉www.bccancer.bc.ca/
More information👉www.bccancer.bc.ca/
February 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Such a fantastic accomplishment! 🎉 Well done #FederatedEGA team and everyone involved in establishing the Canadian FEGA node 🇨🇦👏 It's amazing what an international consortium can accomplish when people are dedicated to achieving a common goal 🫶🌱
📢 New #FederatedEGA paper out: "The Federated European Genome–Phenome Archive as a global network for sharing human genomics data"
📍 Published in Nature Genetics
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
📍 Published in Nature Genetics
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
March 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢 New #FederatedEGA paper out: "The Federated European Genome–Phenome Archive as a global network for sharing human genomics data"
📍 Published in Nature Genetics
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
📍 Published in Nature Genetics
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We are celebrating the joining of Switzerland to #FederatedEGA as a national node, after the signature of the Collaboration Agreement with the @sib.swiss!
More information ↘️ www.sib.swiss/news/switzer...
More information ↘️ www.sib.swiss/news/switzer...
Switzerland joins the Federated European Genome-phenome Archive (FEGA)
Following the successful demonstration of secure infrastructure for storing and sharing sensitive patient data, Switzerland has now officially joined the Federated European Genome-phenome Archive (FEG...
www.sib.swiss
July 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are celebrating the joining of Switzerland to #FederatedEGA as a national node, after the signature of the Collaboration Agreement with the @sib.swiss!
More information ↘️ www.sib.swiss/news/switzer...
More information ↘️ www.sib.swiss/news/switzer...
Stay updated with the latest EGA news by signing up for the newly launched EGA Newsletter! 🤩
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
✏️ Sign up here: mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
✏️ Sign up here: mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
📢 We are excited to announce the incoming launch of the EGA Newsletter!
Sign up now to stay updated on the latest news related to Federated EGA, Beacon, along with highlights and updates on the ongoing projects we are involved in 🙌
👉 mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
Sign up now to stay updated on the latest news related to Federated EGA, Beacon, along with highlights and updates on the ongoing projects we are involved in 🙌
👉 mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
October 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Stay updated with the latest EGA news by signing up for the newly launched EGA Newsletter! 🤩
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
✏️ Sign up here: mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
Providing easy access the latest highlights and insights from EGA including about #FederatedEGA, @ga4gh.org engagements, international projects, and more 🙌
✏️ Sign up here: mailchi.mp/4c1f9c3a3030...
🌐Canada joins Federated EGA, marking first major expansion beyond Europe
🗣 Salvador Capella: 'The continuous development of #FederatedEGA plays a crucial role in advancing European data infrastructures'
➡ bsc.es/Zyo
🗣 Salvador Capella: 'The continuous development of #FederatedEGA plays a crucial role in advancing European data infrastructures'
➡ bsc.es/Zyo
March 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🌐Canada joins Federated EGA, marking first major expansion beyond Europe
🗣 Salvador Capella: 'The continuous development of #FederatedEGA plays a crucial role in advancing European data infrastructures'
➡ bsc.es/Zyo
🗣 Salvador Capella: 'The continuous development of #FederatedEGA plays a crucial role in advancing European data infrastructures'
➡ bsc.es/Zyo
This document is the outcome of collaborative work among groups, including established #FederatedEGA Nodes and Nodes currently under development! We also bridged metadata modelling with projects and standards such as @elixir-europe.org, #GDI, @ga4gh.org, Beacon, and #Bioschemas
March 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
This document is the outcome of collaborative work among groups, including established #FederatedEGA Nodes and Nodes currently under development! We also bridged metadata modelling with projects and standards such as @elixir-europe.org, #GDI, @ga4gh.org, Beacon, and #Bioschemas
🧬We are at #FOG2026, the Festival of Genomics & Biodata! Don't miss today's talk: "The #FederatedEGA: Enabling Global Access to Human Genomics Data"
📍 15h10, Biodata Stage
📣 @malloryfreeberg.bsky.social, Team Lead for EGA at @ebi.embl.org
Check the full agenda↘️
festivalofgenomics.com/london/agenda
📍 15h10, Biodata Stage
📣 @malloryfreeberg.bsky.social, Team Lead for EGA at @ebi.embl.org
Check the full agenda↘️
festivalofgenomics.com/london/agenda
Agenda | Festival of Genomics London 2026
Explore the comprehensive agenda for the Festival of Genomics & Biodata London 2026. Filter by day, theatre, or topic to plan your experience.
festivalofgenomics.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
🧬We are at #FOG2026, the Festival of Genomics & Biodata! Don't miss today's talk: "The #FederatedEGA: Enabling Global Access to Human Genomics Data"
📍 15h10, Biodata Stage
📣 @malloryfreeberg.bsky.social, Team Lead for EGA at @ebi.embl.org
Check the full agenda↘️
festivalofgenomics.com/london/agenda
📍 15h10, Biodata Stage
📣 @malloryfreeberg.bsky.social, Team Lead for EGA at @ebi.embl.org
Check the full agenda↘️
festivalofgenomics.com/london/agenda
With the signing, the network now comprises 9 national nodes, hosting a total of 37 federated datasets available for reuse 🚀🧬 If you are looking for information on how to join the #FederatedEGA, take a look here:
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
Establishing a Federated EGA Node - FEGA Onboarding Knowledge base
Knowledge base for Onboarding Federated EGA nodes.
ega-archive.github.io
July 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
With the signing, the network now comprises 9 national nodes, hosting a total of 37 federated datasets available for reuse 🚀🧬 If you are looking for information on how to join the #FederatedEGA, take a look here:
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
Tomorrow, Jordi Rambla, Team Leader of the EGA - @crg.eu, will participate in the #EOSC-ENTRUST Sustainability Workshop:
💬 Perspectives and lessons learned from #FederatedEGA and the Genome Data Infrastructure (GDI) project
📍 October 23, 15:40-15:55 CEST
More info: eosc-entrust.eu/news/eosc-en...
💬 Perspectives and lessons learned from #FederatedEGA and the Genome Data Infrastructure (GDI) project
📍 October 23, 15:40-15:55 CEST
More info: eosc-entrust.eu/news/eosc-en...
European network of trusted research environments (EOSC-ENTRUST) project
EOSC-ENTRUST aims to create a European network of Trusted Research Environments (TREs) for sensitive data.
eosc-entrust.eu
October 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Tomorrow, Jordi Rambla, Team Leader of the EGA - @crg.eu, will participate in the #EOSC-ENTRUST Sustainability Workshop:
💬 Perspectives and lessons learned from #FederatedEGA and the Genome Data Infrastructure (GDI) project
📍 October 23, 15:40-15:55 CEST
More info: eosc-entrust.eu/news/eosc-en...
💬 Perspectives and lessons learned from #FederatedEGA and the Genome Data Infrastructure (GDI) project
📍 October 23, 15:40-15:55 CEST
More info: eosc-entrust.eu/news/eosc-en...
Good metadata is key to maximising the reuse of data distributed by EGA and Federated EGA 🚀
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new metadata model 📄 Read the latest report here: zenodo.org/records/1880...
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new metadata model 📄 Read the latest report here: zenodo.org/records/1880...
FEGA Metadata Technical Report: EGA v2 model
The Federated EGA (FEGA) Metadata Working Group (MWG) has designed a new, process-oriented metadata model intended to replace the EGA v1 model, used by Central EGA (CEGA) and FEGA nodes using Local EG...
zenodo.org
March 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Good metadata is key to maximising the reuse of data distributed by EGA and Federated EGA 🚀
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new metadata model 📄 Read the latest report here: zenodo.org/records/1880...
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new metadata model 📄 Read the latest report here: zenodo.org/records/1880...
Today, we hosted the kick-off meeting, bringing together all the #FederatedEGA colleagues online to discuss the project's tasks, deliverables and milestones
📍 ELIXIR | @ebi.embl.org | @crg.eu | @bsc-cns.bsky.social | ELIXIR Norway | ELIXIR France | BioData.pt | @SIB.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy
📍 ELIXIR | @ebi.embl.org | @crg.eu | @bsc-cns.bsky.social | ELIXIR Norway | ELIXIR France | BioData.pt | @SIB.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy
January 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today, we hosted the kick-off meeting, bringing together all the #FederatedEGA colleagues online to discuss the project's tasks, deliverables and milestones
📍 ELIXIR | @ebi.embl.org | @crg.eu | @bsc-cns.bsky.social | ELIXIR Norway | ELIXIR France | BioData.pt | @SIB.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy
📍 ELIXIR | @ebi.embl.org | @crg.eu | @bsc-cns.bsky.social | ELIXIR Norway | ELIXIR France | BioData.pt | @SIB.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy
🧬 Today’s #ELIXIRFridayReads is the latest paper focusing on Federated European Genome-Phenome Archive (#FederatedEGA) and its complexities, challenges and achievements.
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
@egaarchive.bsky.social
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
@egaarchive.bsky.social
The Federated European Genome–Phenome Archive as a global network for sharing human genomics data - Nature Genetics
In this era of rapidly expanding human genomics in research and healthcare, efficient data reuse is essential to maximize benefits for society. In response, the Federated European Genome–Phenome…
doi.org
March 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🧬 Today’s #ELIXIRFridayReads is the latest paper focusing on Federated European Genome-Phenome Archive (#FederatedEGA) and its complexities, challenges and achievements.
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
@egaarchive.bsky.social
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
@egaarchive.bsky.social
Our workshop at #ELIXIR25 today was a great success 🚀! The session "Connecting the FEGA Network: Insights and Demonstrations from National Nodes" gathered participants from all over Europe and the world sharing experiences and technical insides regarding the working systems of the #FederatedEGA
June 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our workshop at #ELIXIR25 today was a great success 🚀! The session "Connecting the FEGA Network: Insights and Demonstrations from National Nodes" gathered participants from all over Europe and the world sharing experiences and technical insides regarding the working systems of the #FederatedEGA
What a year 🚀 We are excited to share an overview of our journey through 2025!
Have a look to get a glimpse of the projects we participated in, the status of #FederatedEGA, some numbers regarding our services, and more 🔎↘️
Have a look to get a glimpse of the projects we participated in, the status of #FederatedEGA, some numbers regarding our services, and more 🔎↘️
December 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What a year 🚀 We are excited to share an overview of our journey through 2025!
Have a look to get a glimpse of the projects we participated in, the status of #FederatedEGA, some numbers regarding our services, and more 🔎↘️
Have a look to get a glimpse of the projects we participated in, the status of #FederatedEGA, some numbers regarding our services, and more 🔎↘️
The third EGA newsletter is out 📬!
🚀 The #FederatedEGA Norway experience (@elixirnorway.bsky.social)
🧬 @cbioportal is now connected to EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
🔎 How does EGA support rare disease research
And much more! Check the latest issue here: mailchi.mp/d663fe8c62dc...
🚀 The #FederatedEGA Norway experience (@elixirnorway.bsky.social)
🧬 @cbioportal is now connected to EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
🔎 How does EGA support rare disease research
And much more! Check the latest issue here: mailchi.mp/d663fe8c62dc...
July 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The third EGA newsletter is out 📬!
🚀 The #FederatedEGA Norway experience (@elixirnorway.bsky.social)
🧬 @cbioportal is now connected to EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
🔎 How does EGA support rare disease research
And much more! Check the latest issue here: mailchi.mp/d663fe8c62dc...
🚀 The #FederatedEGA Norway experience (@elixirnorway.bsky.social)
🧬 @cbioportal is now connected to EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
🔎 How does EGA support rare disease research
And much more! Check the latest issue here: mailchi.mp/d663fe8c62dc...
With the signing, the network now comprises 8 national nodes, hosting a total of 37 federated datasets available for reuse 🙌
If you are looking for information on how to join the #FederatedEGA, take a look here:
🔗 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboarding/
If you are looking for information on how to join the #FederatedEGA, take a look here:
🔗 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboarding/
February 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
With the signing, the network now comprises 8 national nodes, hosting a total of 37 federated datasets available for reuse 🙌
If you are looking for information on how to join the #FederatedEGA, take a look here:
🔗 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboarding/
If you are looking for information on how to join the #FederatedEGA, take a look here:
🔗 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboarding/
The second EGA newsletter is out!
🚀 Discover the insights from the #FederatedEGA Swedish Node (@nbis.se)
💥 Introducing FEGA Affiliate: a new way to become part of Federated EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
There is much more to read in the latest issue!
➡️ mailchi.mp/130c2186dfd1...
🚀 Discover the insights from the #FederatedEGA Swedish Node (@nbis.se)
💥 Introducing FEGA Affiliate: a new way to become part of Federated EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
There is much more to read in the latest issue!
➡️ mailchi.mp/130c2186dfd1...
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The second EGA newsletter is out!
🚀 Discover the insights from the #FederatedEGA Swedish Node (@nbis.se)
💥 Introducing FEGA Affiliate: a new way to become part of Federated EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
There is much more to read in the latest issue!
➡️ mailchi.mp/130c2186dfd1...
🚀 Discover the insights from the #FederatedEGA Swedish Node (@nbis.se)
💥 Introducing FEGA Affiliate: a new way to become part of Federated EGA
💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available
There is much more to read in the latest issue!
➡️ mailchi.mp/130c2186dfd1...
📢Do you handle human data or develop analysis pipelines?
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new version of the (F)EGA metadata model! If you want your scientific needs to be covered during this development, we need your feedback:
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new version of the (F)EGA metadata model! If you want your scientific needs to be covered during this development, we need your feedback:
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
📢Do you handle human data or develop analysis pipelines?
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new version of the (F)EGA metadata model! If you want your scientific needs to be covered during this development, we need your feedback:
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The #FederatedEGA Metadata Working Group is working on a new version of the (F)EGA metadata model! If you want your scientific needs to be covered during this development, we need your feedback:
➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you think your institution could benefit from using Local EGA, contact us to discuss your case and find out more about joining #FederatedEGA, either as a Node or Affiliate:
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
Joining the Federated EGA Network - FEGA Onboarding Knowledge base
Knowledge base for onboarding to the Federated EGA network.
ega-archive.github.io
June 30, 2026 at 9:33 AM
If you think your institution could benefit from using Local EGA, contact us to discuss your case and find out more about joining #FederatedEGA, either as a Node or Affiliate:
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
👉 ega-archive.github.io/FEGA-onboard...
💡An easy way for institutions to quickly integrate into Federated EGA?
Watch this video to discover Local EGA, our open-source software providing a secure, efficient, and structured system for managing genomic data while connecting to #FederatedEGA 🤝
▶️ youtu.be/-Uibmj-1YD4?...
Watch this video to discover Local EGA, our open-source software providing a secure, efficient, and structured system for managing genomic data while connecting to #FederatedEGA 🤝
▶️ youtu.be/-Uibmj-1YD4?...
Discover Local EGA, the software designed to help institutions join #FederatedEGA quickly and easily
YouTube video by European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA)
youtu.be
June 30, 2026 at 9:17 AM
💡An easy way for institutions to quickly integrate into Federated EGA?
Watch this video to discover Local EGA, our open-source software providing a secure, efficient, and structured system for managing genomic data while connecting to #FederatedEGA 🤝
▶️ youtu.be/-Uibmj-1YD4?...
Watch this video to discover Local EGA, our open-source software providing a secure, efficient, and structured system for managing genomic data while connecting to #FederatedEGA 🤝
▶️ youtu.be/-Uibmj-1YD4?...