European '1+ Million Genomes' Initiative launched

The European “1+ Million Genomes” Initiative builds from the achievements of the Human Genome Project and aims to have at least 1 million sequenced genomes available in the EU by 2022. The initiative aims to ensure secure, federated access to genomic data with ethical and legal implications of genomics fully considered. Research access to genomic data can enhance personalised medicine research, healthcare delivery and industry development of novel diagnostics and therapies, especially in rare diseases where patient options are still often limited.