Uniting academic, industry and clinical data to enable the fight against cancer

COSMIC, where data becomes knowledge

COSMIC (Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer) is the world’s most comprehensive resource for exploring the impact of somatic mutations in human cancers.

Since 2004, our expert scientists have worked to curate and update the COSMIC database. Today, we have a range of streamlined and standardised tools available for your use.

Active users worldwide spanning academia, industry and clinics

Unique somatic mutations included in the COSMIC Knowledgebase

COSMIC citations from high-impact scientific publications

COSMIC is used by trusted academic and industry leaders worldwide

Knowledgebase

With two decades of experience in an exceptional scientific ecosystem, we standardise genomic data into a unified and comprehensive resource. 

Powered by six modules, our curated somatic mutation Knowledgebase enables you to unveil trusted findings and ultimately further scientific discovery.

Our foundations

Founded by the Wellcome Sanger Institute's Cancer Programme, COSMIC is the world’s largest and most comprehensive resource for exploring the impact of somatic mutations in human cancer.

Wellcome Sanger Institute

Our sustainable business model

Discover how our sustainable business model ensures continued innovation and development within the COSMIC Knowledgebase. Learn about the intentions behind our approach and how our partnership with QIAGEN helps expand the impact of COSMIC’s data.

An image of an oak tree on the Wellcome Genome Campus. It is outside the Sulston building, home of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Phil Mynott/ Wellcome Sanger Institute

Start your journey into COSMIC

See why we are a leader in curated data on cancer mutations