# Genomic Data Commons # ![Genomic Data Commons website](https://api.urlbox.io/v1/y8pGa8wMOg59geun/png?width=1280&height=720&block_ads=true&hide_cookie_banners=true&click_accept=true&url=https://gdc.cancer.gov/) The Genomic Data Commons (GDC) belongs to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The mission of the GDC is to provide the cancer research community with a unified repository and cancer knowledge base that enables data sharing across cancer genomic studies in support of precision medicine. For more information [visit the Genomic Data Commons website ](https://gdc.cancer.gov/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Health]], [[Data Governance]], [[Data Repository]] **Projects and Programs** For more information about the Projects and Programs, please visit [Genomic Data Commons](https://gdc.cancer.gov/) **Funders and Partners** For more information about the Funders and Partners, please visit [Genomic Data Commons](https://gdc.cancer.gov/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people]() working at Genomic Data Commons and the [career opportunities]() currently available. **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** Genomic Data Commons is classified as a [[Governmental Organization]] and has headquarters located in Bethesda, MD, United States. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Global]] <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=Genomic+Data+Commons+Bethesda,+MD,+United+States&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://gdc.cancer.gov/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/NCIGDC_Updates *Contact Form* https://gdc.cancer.gov/contact-us Genomic Data Commons --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative