Session 3 - Sharing biological data: why, when, and how 

Genomics has a robust culture of data sharing, and this practice has contributed to accelerating science in the area. To make this data as impactful as possible, researchers who generate genomic data can take certain steps, such as: sharing the data with as few restrictions as possible, choosing the most appropriate data repositories for the type of data, and adding key metadata elements. In this talk, Dr. Samantha Wilson will discuss why, when, and how to share biological data, addressing the main issues in the process.

Learning objectives:

1. Familiarize the audience with the data sharing principles  
2. Outline the benefits of sharing biological data 
3. Outline good practices in sharing metadata and code 
4. Outline good practices in sharing genomics data, from file format to publicly available repositories 

About the speaker:

Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University. She completed her PhD in Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia with Dr. Wendy Robinson, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre with Dr. Michael Hoffman. She also leads the Wilson Pregnancy Lab.