This project will develop a harmonised, FAIR-aligned metadata standard for non-human pathogen genomic and phenotypic data. By reviewing existing frameworks and performing gap analyses, the project will produce community-validated templates aligned with international ontologies and repository requirements. Pilot datasets will demonstrate interoperability through ENA, BioSamples and BioStudies. The work supports One Health approaches to surveillance and research across food, veterinary, agricultural and plant pathogen domains.
Predicted outcomes:
- FAIR metadata standard for non-human pathogen genomic and phenotypic data
- Human- and machine-readable templates with clear implementation guidance
- Pilot submissions to ENA, BioSamples and BioStudies
- Open training materials (TeSS/Zenodo)
- Sustainability and adoption plan across ELIXIR Nodes
Duration:
2026 to 2027
