A comprehensive European Colorectal Cancer Cohort dataset - PubMed
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- #Colorectal Cancer
- #Biobanking
- #FAIR Data
- Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
- BBMRI-ERIC established a CRC-Cohort with contributions from 26 biobanks across 12 European countries.
- The dataset includes structured and curated clinical data from 10,780 CRC patients.
- Additional data, such as histopathological slide scans and whole genome sequencing, can be accessed on request.
- The study supports research on biomarkers for early detection, prognosis, and treatment.
- FAIR and FAIR-Health principles were applied to ensure data quality and accessibility.
- The dataset aims to pilot a use case for the upcoming European Health Data Space (EHDS).