The ICGC has several key objectives: 1. Comprehensive Data Collection: To identify and catalog the genomic abnormalities in different cancer types. 2. Global Collaboration: To bring together researchers and institutions from around the world to share data, resources, and knowledge. 3. Data Sharing: To make the data freely available to the scientific community, facilitating open access and encouraging further research. 4. Clinical Translation: To apply the findings from genomic research to develop better diagnostic tools and personalized treatments for cancer patients.
