Introduction
FEGA-Norway is the Norwegian Federated Node of the European Genome-Phenome Archive (EGA). It provides a secure repository for personally identifiable genetic and phenotypic data from biomedical research projects. As part of the Federated EGA network, it enables cross-border sharing of human omics data while keeping data stored within national infrastructure. FEGA-Norway is hosted by the University of Oslo and operated by ELIXIR Norway.
Key Features
- Secure data deposition — safely deposit personally identifiable genetic and phenotypic data with controlled access management
- Federated architecture — data remains in Norwegian infrastructure while metadata is discoverable through the central EGA portal
- Cross-border sharing — enables international collaboration on human omics data within a governed framework
- Access control — fine-grained data access management ensures compliance with privacy regulations and consent conditions
- Search and retrieval — discover and request access to datasets through the main EGA portal or the local Norwegian node
- Standards compliance — aligned with European data protection requirements and ELIXIR interoperability standards
Getting Started
Visit ega.elixir.no to learn about the submission process and access policies. Data can be deposited and retrieved through the FEGA-Norway portal or the main EGA portal.