Safety management and application of genomics data

Abstract

Genomics data is essential strategic resources for population health and national security.It is of great significance to deposit, manage and utilize genomics data in a scientific manner.China is a powerhouse in generating vast quantities of biological data, while facing the situation of data loss due to the isolated data storage and the lack of systematic data monitoring and management, also with the heavy dependency on international biological data centers.Therefore, it urgently calls for China’s own life big data storage and management system at the national level.Taking the National Genomics Data Center for example, the deposition, sharing and safety management system and standards of genomics data were summarized, with data mining and application cases.Suggestions were also given on the aspects of policy-making, infrastructure, software research and development, principle building and talent development, as well as international cooperation.

Keywords

• scientific data;genomics;deposition and sharing;data safety management;data application