GISAID
GISAID is an open access digital database that provides access to genomic data of influenza viruses and, more recently, coronaviruses. Its full name is the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data. Founded in 2008, GISAID was initially established to facilitate the rapid sharing of influenza virus sequences to support global public health efforts in understanding and responding to influenza outbreaks and pandemics.
The platform allows researchers and public health officials worldwide to upload and access genetic sequences of
Following the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, GISAID expanded its scope to include coronavirus genomic data.