Genome BC's Health Metadata Commons serves as a free centralized hub for storing and disseminating metadata pertaining to human biological samples and omics research data. Its primary objective is to foster the reuse of data, thereby expediting scientific breakthroughs and driving advancements in personalized medicine. By consolidating metadata from various biobanks and genomic research projects, the commons facilitates seamless data discovery, promotes interoperability, and encourages collaboration across diverse health research domains.

You can contribute high level metadata about your projects through the 'Metadata Submission' tab, while the 'Search Metadata Commons' feature, coupled with summary statistics below, streamlines the process of locating pertinent samples or omics data for your investigation.