The Research Environment
Genomics England Research Environment has one of the largest genomic data sets enriched with clinical data. We enable scientists from academia and industry to make discoveries, laying the foundations for personalised medicine for rare conditions and cancer.
What is the Research Environment?
This short video explains what the Genomics England Research Environment is, how genomic data is de-identified and added to the Research Environment, and how researchers can access this de-identified data to inform their genomic research.
Gain access to the data via the Research Environment
You can apply to gain access by joining the Genomics England Research Network as an academic or industry researcher.
Data
The Research Environment allows researchers to access one of the largest and most comprehensive genomic datasets for rare conditions and cancer. Researchers can analyse whole genome sequencing data, enriched with clinical and family information, alongside linked health records, enabling insights at both the individual and population levels.
Regardless of your coding proficiency, the Research Environment has tools to help you navigate and utilise the data. For an optimal experience, we recommend the following skills:
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an understanding of genomic sequencing and genetic variation data
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familiarity with command line bioinformatics tools (only for large scale analysis)
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coding proficiency in python or R (only for large scale analysis)
Tools
Our varied portfolio of tools allows you to tailor the way you analyse and use the data we hold to best suit your research purposes. The tools available in the Research Environment are designed to suit both coding and non-coding researchers.
