Responsible genomic research

Data & access

A future national genomic resource designed around ethics, security, scientific value and Senegalese data sovereignty.

Data portal under development

Individual-level genomic data are not publicly available on this website. A governed access process will be introduced after sequencing, quality control, ethical review and approval of the project’s data-sharing framework.

Planned resources

A secure platform for approved research

A

Population reference

Aggregated allele frequencies and population-level summaries designed to improve variant interpretation.

B

Research catalogue

Metadata describing available sample types, phenotypic variables and completed analyses without exposing participant identities.

C

Controlled access

A formal application and review process for qualified researchers whose projects meet scientific and ethical requirements.

Guiding principles

Trust at every stage

01

Participant privacy

Personal identifiers must remain protected through strict technical and organizational safeguards.

02

Ethical oversight

Data use must remain consistent with informed consent, approved protocols and national regulations.

03

National sovereignty

Senegal must retain meaningful governance over biological samples and genomic information.

04

Equitable benefit

Research should create knowledge, skills and health benefits relevant to Senegalese communities.