Accessing Genomic Data
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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:
Why does the treatment data appear to be incomplete and what treatment data is available in the GDC?
Submitting treatment data is optional as not all projects are associated with treatment studies. For TCGA projects, for example, not all projects and cases have treatment data. For TCGA projects with treatment data, information is available in applicable clinical supplement files (i.e. clinical XML, biotabs). For other project associated with treatment studies in which the treatment data has been submitted to the GDC, treatment data is available for download in JSON and TSV format. These studies may also contain clinical supplement files.
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