The international nucleotide sequence database collaboration (INSDC): enhancing global participation.

Area of Science:

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Data Science

Background:

• The International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC) has managed sequence data for over 40 years.
• Founding members include NLM-NCBI (USA), ROIS-NIG (Japan), and EMBL-EBI (Europe).
• A formal arrangement ensures free and open access to genomic sequences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To expand the INSDC to be more globally representative.
• To advance open science and data sharing through diversified participation.
• To incorporate diverse perspectives in emerging data management areas.

Main Methods:

• Formalizing collaborative arrangements.
• Expanding membership to a global community.
• Exploring new data management strategies.

Main Results:

• Commitment to free and open access to genomic sequences.
• Initiation of expansion to increase global representation.
• Anticipation of benefits from diverse perspectives in data management.

Conclusions:

• Expanding INSDC membership will foster greater innovation.
• Diversified participation enhances open science and data sharing.
• New perspectives will aid in addressing challenges in data federation, attribution, and management.