In the paper, we describe how established MalariaGEN as a global research network, how we've dealt with standardising and integrating data, and engaged with ethical issues. We also explore prospects are for the future.

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Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network. A global network for investigating the genomic epidemiology of malaria. Nature. 2008 Dec 11;456(7223):732-7. doi: 10.1038/nature07632.

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