A IPS04_X_Fibroblast_WGBS paired end data for iPSC(Oct4)
WGBS files for PCGP NBL_MYCN_ATRX paper titled "MYCN Amplification and ATRX Mutations are Incompatible in Neuroblastoma"
Whole genome sequencing of single adult t-cell leukemia/lymphoma case
1000Genomes imputed data set of 581 cases and 417 controls for male-pattern baldness
Integrated callset of high coverage Egyptian genomes from the Pagani et al. 2015 AJHG paper (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2015.04.019)
Dataset for "Genomic landscape of oral cancers" (Illumina RNA)
Whole genome sequencing data for MMML (28 tumor/control pairs)
RNA seq reads constituting of FASTQ paired end reads from 5 FHD/FHDL patients
Dataset of CageKid Tumor DNA samples
Exome sequencing of lymphocyte DNA from 12 affected individuals from six unrelated, non-syndromic Wilms tumor families.
Dataset contains WES data from 3 astrocytoma patients: blood as control, primary tumor and recurrent tumor
Genomic and transcriptomic characterization of drug-resistant colon cancer stem cell lines.
Cancer amplicon reads consisting of BAM paired end reads from primary multiple myeloma samples.
Raw data (fastq files) from whole exome sequencing of AML patients (paired diagnosis and complete remission samples)
Whole genome sequencing data for MMML (cell_line)
Raw read counts and normalized read counts for each gene
This dataset contains whole genome and whole exome sequencing data of ATCWGS42
SNP array was performed on 24 case samples using Illumina Infinium Global Screening Array (GSA) -24 v3.0 BeadChip
Behind every dataset submitted, every access request processed, and every technical question answered, there is a team working quietly to keep things moving: the Helpdesk (HD). With the onset of 2026, this feels like the right moment to look back on what 2025 has been like for the HD team: the challenges we faced, how we adapted, and where we're heading next. Why the Helpdesk matters to EGA The EGA Helpdesk is more than a support channel. It plays a key role in maintaining trust in the EGA ecosystem. By supporting data submitters, researchers, Data Access Committees (DACs), and institutional partners, the HD helps ensure that data can flow securely, efficiently, and reliably. When issues arise, the Helpdesk is often the first place where their impact is felt and addressed. In that sense, the HD sits at the intersection of technology, policy, and people. One Helpdesk, two locations, one shared mission The EGA Helpdesk is a joint, distributed team working closely across two locations: CRG (Barcelona, Spain) and EMBL-EBI (Cambridge, UK). Although we are based in different institutions, we operate as a single Helpdesk, with shared workflows, priorities, and responsibility towards users. At CRG, the HD team is formed by: Andrea Max Àlex and me At EMBL-EBI, we work closely with: Silvia Coline Aravind What defines us as a team is simple: we work user-first, even under pressure. In a highly technical environment, clarity, empathy, and consistency matter just as much as tools and processes. A close collaboration across sites is essential to making that happen. What does the EGA Helpdesk do? The HD supports users across the full lifecycle of data in EGA. This includes: Data submissions, uploads, and encryption workflows. Data access requests and permissions. Questions around policies, consent, and data usage. Technical and system-related issues. Coordination between users, internal teams, and external partners. 2025: growth, change, and recalibration 2025 was a year of growth, but not always a predictable one. Early in the year, several technical and system-related challenges required us to adjust our original plans. Priorities shifted, timelines changed, and some improvements had to be rethought. For the HD team, this is often the hardest part of the job: we see delays through the eyes of users and understand the real impact they can have on ongoing research. One of the key lessons from 2025 was that stability is not only a technical challenge, but also an organisational one. Teamwork proved to be essential: anticipating peak periods, sharing context early, and coordinating closely across teams made a tangible difference. When things became complex, working together across roles and locations was what allowed us to keep moving forward. In 2025, the Helpdesk received 5.313 tickets and resolved 5.511 requests, reflecting both increased adoption of EGA and the team’s ability to absorb higher demand. At the same time, demand continued to grow. Compared to 2024, ticket creation increased by over 6%, while resolution capacity grew by more than 11%. The team not only kept up with incoming requests but also resolved part of the accumulated backlog, finishing the year having solved more tickets than were created. The real challenge of 2025 was not overall performance, but how the workload was concentrated during peak months. Seasonality and demand spikes placed pressure on the system, even while overall efficiency remained strong. On a team level, 2025 was also a year of transition. I joined the HD leadership role in January 2025, stepping into a period of change and rapid learning. Later in the year, in October, we said goodbye to Raül, and in January 2026, we welcomed Àlex, strengthening the team for the next phase. What users needed most in 2025 While requests vary widely, some themes stood out throughout the year: Support with data submissions and uploads Data access requests and permissions Technical and system-related issues As EGA matures, day-to-day operations have become more complex. Many long-running tickets are not delayed due to a lack of follow-up, but because they depend on external approvals, cross-institutional coordination, or multi-step processes. Understanding these patterns helps us focus not just on resolving tickets, but on improving how work flows through the system. Looking ahead to 2026 With a reinforced team and clearer insights from 2025, our focus for 2026 shifts from throughput to flow. Key priorities include: Strengthening our web content and documentation Reducing structural backlog Improving cross-team and cross-system coordination Anticipating peak demand earlier and planning capacity accordingly Challenges will continue to arise in 2026, as they always do. However, 2025 reinforced something important: a stable, empathetic, and well-aligned Helpdesk team is essential to supporting EGA's mission at scale. Supporting users well means supporting research, and that remains at the core of what we do.
Illumina paired-end sequencing of whole- exome pulldown DNA from Severe Insulin Resistant patients.
Targeted exome sequencing of human colorectal cancers for the identification of novel cancer drivers.
WTCCC1 project samples from 1958 British Birth Cohort
Whole transcriptome sequence data from 18 ovarian clear-cell carcinoma samples and one TOV21G ovarian clear-cell carcinoma cell line
Metabric breast cancer samples (Genotype raw data)
