Unveiling COSMIC's secrets: Curating gene and somatic variant data to power research and clinical oncology

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Speakers

Kyle Nilson, PhD, Field Software Trainer, Qiagen Digital Insights (QDI)

Ellen Wiedemann, Application Scientist, COSMIC/Wellcome Sanger Institute

Summary

COSMIC and QIAGEN are pleased to present a joint webinar offering a comprehensive reintroduction to COSMIC and a deep dive into one of our most significant and widely utilised resources, the Cancer Gene Census.

Led by Ellen Wiedemann, Application Scientist for COSMIC, and Kyle Nilson, Field Software Trainer for QIAGEN, the webinar will provide detailed insight into the scientific and curation processes that underpin the CGC. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of:

• The criteria by which genes are evaluated and selected for inclusion
• The structured information captured within this module
• Its real-world applications span research and clinical contexts.

This session will also explore COSMIC’s Cancer Mutation Census, a powerful resource which computationally classifies coding variants according to their likely pathogenicity. This feature helps researchers prioritise variants by highlighting mutations with demonstrated functional or clinical relevance, supporting interpretation and decision-making.

Whether you're new to COSMIC or looking to deepen your use of its data, this session will provide actionable insights into how the CGC and CMC features can enhance your cancer research and clinical decision-making.