Accessing Genomic Data
The GDC Data Portal is a groundbreaking tool that enables a better understanding of cancer biology by allowing researchers to:
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Documentation
Data Access Tools
The GDC provides web-based tools and API endpoints for searching, viewing and downloading data as well as client tools for downloading large volumes of data.
Controlled Data Access Policy
Any user requesting access to GDC controlled data must apply for access to the data through the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP):
High Quality Datasets
The GDC obtains datasets from NCI programs which maintain tissue collection strategies that couple quantity with quality. Data validation is performed on all data submitted to the GDC.
What’s New with the GDC and Cancer Research
Cancer Research Highlights and Publications:
In Cohort Builder, why are there multiple tissue or organ of origins that appear to not be associated with the primary diagnosis?
Filtering in Cohort Builder results in a set of cases. A case can have multiple diagnosis and tissues or organ of origins may be related to a secondary diagnosis.
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