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4th Feb 2026 2 minutes readEverything you need to know about Federated EGA Affiliates: Q&A
Addressing common questions about Federated EGA (FEGA) Affiliates and providing answers. FEGA Affiliates have recently been defined as the third tier within the newly approved "Federated EGA Structure and Organisation" document (link), alongside Central EGA (CEGA) and the FEGA Nodes. In this blog post, we aim to answer the questions that may arise on this topic. For more general information about FEGA Affiliates, you can refer to this blog post
Everything you need to know about Federated EGA Affiliates: Q&A
4th Feb 2026 2 minutes readAddressing common questions about Federated EGA (FEGA) Affiliates and providing answers. FEGA Affiliates have recently been defined as the third tier within the newly approved "Federated EGA Structure and Organisation" document (link), alongside Central EGA (CEGA) and the FEGA Nodes. In this blog post, we aim to answer the questions that may arise on this topic. For more general information about FEGA Affiliates, you can refer to this blog post
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4th Feb 2026 2 minutes readIntroducing Federated EGA Affiliates: a newly defined tier in the Federated EGA Network
We're happy to announce that we are now accepting Affiliates in the Federated EGA Network! Federated EGA is a global network of repositories enabling secure discovery and access to sensitive human data. Currently, Federated EGA consists of Central EGA (CEGA), which serves the global community, and nine national Nodes that serve respective jurisdictions. Did you know that the Federated EGA (FEGA) has always envisioned a third tier within the network?
Introducing Federated EGA Affiliates: a newly defined tier in the Federated EGA Network
4th Feb 2026 2 minutes readWe're happy to announce that we are now accepting Affiliates in the Federated EGA Network! Federated EGA is a global network of repositories enabling secure discovery and access to sensitive human data. Currently, Federated EGA consists of Central EGA (CEGA), which serves the global community, and nine national Nodes that serve respective jurisdictions. Did you know that the Federated EGA (FEGA) has always envisioned a third tier within the network?
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23th May 2024 4 minutes readAll you need to know about our new DAC Portal v2
An updated version to boost the management of DACs (Data Access Committees), policies, and data access requests.
All you need to know about our new DAC Portal v2
23th May 2024 4 minutes readAn updated version to boost the management of DACs (Data Access Committees), policies, and data access requests.
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8th November 2023 4 minutes readAll you need to know about the new Submitter Portal
Discover the features to complete the metadata submission process
All you need to know about the new Submitter Portal
8th November 2023 4 minutes readDiscover the features to complete the metadata submission process
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11th October 2023 6 minutes readAll you need to know about our new DAC Portal
The platform to easily manage DACs (Data Access Committee), policies, and data access requests
All you need to know about our new DAC Portal
11th October 2023 6 minutes readThe platform to easily manage DACs (Data Access Committee), policies, and data access requests
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12th September 2023 3 minutes readNew set of services for all users unveiled at the EGA
The European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) releases today a brand-new website as well as a set of improved services for users, comprising a revamped Submitter Portal with an improved API and data brokering functionality for submitters, as well as a new DAC Portal for Data Access Committee members to easily manage data access requests.
New set of services for all users unveiled at the EGA
12th September 2023 3 minutes readThe European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) releases today a brand-new website as well as a set of improved services for users, comprising a revamped Submitter Portal with an improved API and data brokering functionality for submitters, as well as a new DAC Portal for Data Access Committee members to easily manage data access requests.
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21st Sep 2022 4 minutes readProviding safe access to sensitive human data across borders: Federated EGA becomes a reality
The European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) is pleased to announce the first signings of the Collaboration Agreement between national Nodes and Central EGA. This is an important step in the formation of a Federated EGA to better address transnational human data sharing challenges
Providing safe access to sensitive human data across borders: Federated EGA becomes a reality
21st Sep 2022 4 minutes readThe European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) is pleased to announce the first signings of the Collaboration Agreement between national Nodes and Central EGA. This is an important step in the formation of a Federated EGA to better address transnational human data sharing challenges
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22nd December 2020 3 minutes readThe Federated EGA network
Generation of human genomic and phenotypic data is increasing at an exponential rate and with it, the need for efficient data management and secure sharing. To achieve this, the EGA is establishing a federated and interoperable network to enable discovery and sharing of human genetic data across Europe and the rest of the world: the Federated EGA.
The Federated EGA network
22nd December 2020 3 minutes readGeneration of human genomic and phenotypic data is increasing at an exponential rate and with it, the need for efficient data management and secure sharing. To achieve this, the EGA is establishing a federated and interoperable network to enable discovery and sharing of human genetic data across Europe and the rest of the world: the Federated EGA.
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30th October 2019 3 minutes readOut with the Java, in with the Python - new EGA data download client unveiled
We will shortly be deprecating the Java-based download client also known as API V2. The Java client began its life at the back end of 2014, and during its time has seen many developments that have served our users well. During its tenure, the Java client enabled distribution of over 6.5 million files totalling nearly 15 petabytes of data to researchers around the globe.
Out with the Java, in with the Python - new EGA data download client unveiled
30th October 2019 3 minutes readWe will shortly be deprecating the Java-based download client also known as API V2. The Java client began its life at the back end of 2014, and during its time has seen many developments that have served our users well. During its tenure, the Java client enabled distribution of over 6.5 million files totalling nearly 15 petabytes of data to researchers around the globe.
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29th March 2019 2 minutes readFederated discovery and sharing of genomic data using Beacons
The Beacon Project is a Global Alliance for Genomics & Health (GA4GH) initiative that enables genomic and clinical data sharing across federated networks.
Federated discovery and sharing of genomic data using Beacons
29th March 2019 2 minutes readThe Beacon Project is a Global Alliance for Genomics & Health (GA4GH) initiative that enables genomic and clinical data sharing across federated networks.
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7th March 2019 2 minutes readData Use Ontology (DUO) at EGA
For those of you that follow the updates of GA4GH you will have seen the unanimous approval of the steering committee for DUO to be included in its suite of technical standards for the sharing of genomic and health related data.
Data Use Ontology (DUO) at EGA
7th March 2019 2 minutes readFor those of you that follow the updates of GA4GH you will have seen the unanimous approval of the steering committee for DUO to be included in its suite of technical standards for the sharing of genomic and health related data.
most read articles
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7th March 2019
Data Use Ontology (DUO) at EGA
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30th October 2019
Out with the Java, in with the Python - new EGA data download client unveiled
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21st Sep 2022
Providing safe access to sensitive human data across borders: Federated EGA becomes a reality
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22nd December 2020
The Federated EGA network
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29th March 2019
Federated discovery and sharing of genomic data using Beacons
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9th July 2021
Providing access to COVID-19 data: one year later