Wananga 3: Database architecture, process, and pathways
Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library wānanga series
Facilitators: Dr David Medyckyj-Scott (Manaaki Whenua) & Nick Spencer (Manaaki Whenua)
Databases, metadata, access control and security, with associated governance and processes are key components that enable DNA data. Without these the development and application of computational tools, algorithms, and techniques to analyse and interpret DNA data cannot occur.
These elements enable efficient storage, retrieval and sharing of DNA barcodes, provide context and interoperability through metadata, safeguard privacy and security through access control mechanisms, and ensure responsible and ethical use of genetic information through governance frameworks.
In this wānanga, local and international experts will explore various aspects relating to the socio-technical ecosystem of a DNA Reference Library, including Māori data governance and other relevant elements.