ABOUT Bermuda Principles Impact on Population Genomics
Population genomics is the large-scale application of genomic technologies to study populations of organisms. This can be human, plant or animal populations. For example, population genomics research can be used to study human ancestry, migrations and health. Some of the first methods used for studying genetic variability at multiple loci included gel electrophoresis and restriction enzyme mapping. Previously genomics was restricted to only the study of a low amount of loci. However recent advancements in sequencing, like the Human Genome Project, computer storage and power have allowed for the study of hundreds of thousands of loci from populations. Before the Human Genome Project, the sequence of each gene was unknown. Now, with gene sequences freely available the Bermuda Principles (BP) can be directly attributed to the creation of the field of Population Genomics.
Bermuda Principles 2.0 Working Group
In 1996, when the human genome took 13 years and costed $3B, the first data sharing agreement called the Bermuda Principles was laid which has lead to 3 decades of medical breakthrough. With the advancements in technology where a human genome now takes 3 days and costs under $1K, we need to revisit these principles where the standard for healthcare data, its protection and jurisdiction ensures all people can control their medical data and removes health inequities. We are working with the Wellcome Sanger Institute to invite the top 50 minds in genomics back to the original site of the 1996 meeting to agree on the Bermuda Principles 2.0 that will shape the next 30 years of human and biodiversity genomic data sharing.
In 1996, when the human genome took 13 years and costed $3B, the first data sharing agreement called the Bermuda Principles was laid which has lead to 3 decades of medical breakthrough. With the advancements in technology where a human genome now takes 3 days and costs under $1K, we need to revisit these principles where the standard for healthcare data, its protection and jurisdiction ensures all people can control their medical data and removes health inequities. We are working with the Wellcome Sanger Institute to invite the top 50 minds in genomics back to the original site of the 1996 meeting to agree on the Bermuda Principles 2.0 that will shape the next 30 years of human and biodiversity genomic data sharing.
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