The Early Detection Research Network (EDRN) is committed to supporting the data sharing of FAIR data to accelerate cancer research. Our policy and guidelines ensure that data submissions align with best practices for scientific collaboration and compliance. Additionally, we provide helpful resources and materials to support and facilitate a smooth data submission process.

Data Sharing Policy

The Data Sharing and Informatics Subcommittee has developed the following policy to support responsible data sharing:

• EDRN External Data Sharing and Reuse Policy (final version, May 2023)

FAIR Data Submission Guidance

The following guidelines are to ensure data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR):

• FAIR Data Submission Guidance for EDRN
• The FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship (Nature, 2016)
• EDRN Roles and Responsibilities for Making Data FAIR

LabCAS Data Submission Help

For assistance on submitting data to LabCAS, please visit:

• LabCAS Help Page where you will find step-by-step submission instructions, metadata requirements, FAQs, and other useful information.