Database
Summary: Datasets for breast, liver, pancreatic, lung, and skin cancers are available through ICGC's data portal, the ICGC Data Coordination Center (DCC). The goal is to provide a comprehensive catalog of genomic abnormalities associated with cancer. Ultimately, over 25,000 tumor genomes will be sequenced worldwide. The portal provides information about the samples used and the mutations that have been detected--including simple substitutions, copy number alterations, structural rearrangements, mutations affecting microRNA, and changes in gene expression. The DCC is intended to provide ready data dissemination while protecting sensitive patient information. The ICGC is working to ensure that data is accurate, organized, and standardized to maximize its utility to researchers.