Building a BRCA Commons
Almost two decades ago The Bermuda Principles were set up to reconcile differences between public and private sector interests in relation to human genome sequencing and genetics. The idea of a commons obeying these principles is already prevalent in genomics but we are still learning how to share big data ethically. We need to build upon this existing commons to continue to save lives.
A BRCA commons, in line with the established Bermuda Principles, would lower the cost of healthcare, accelerate innovation, and save lives through more efficient diagnostic tests. Ethical data sharing enables better ways to screen for, treat and prevent hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.