On April 23, 2020, the Federal Government committed $40 million to support Genome Canada’s Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN). Within this network, CGEn has led a nationwide Host Genome Sequencing Initiative – “HostSeq” – sequencing the genomes of Canadians affected by COVID-19 to help understand the genomic architecture of the host response to disease.
HostSeq is providing a first-of-its-kind Canadian genomic and clinical databank that is broadly consented for health research, giving Canadian scientists access to a rich dataset to help analyze and identify genetic determinants of health from a Canadian perspective.
Quick Facts
- Participants are enrolled through 14 Canadian research studies from across the country
- HostSeq is collecting 10,000+ genomic and clinical data records
- Consent has been obtained for COVID-19 and other health research
- Aggregate clinical data is available in the HostSeq Phenotype Portal
- Aggregate genomic data is available in the HostSeq Variant Search Portal
The Data Access Compliance Office (DACO) handles requests from scientists for controlled access to HostSeq data.
- Apply for access
- View all DACO-approved projects
- Meet our HostSeq Trainees & Fellows
Questions? Please contact Meredith McLaren, Director of Partnerships & Programs, CGEn.
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