Indigenous Background Variant Library (IBVL): For Health Professionals

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Resources for Health Professionals

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Publication Review Requests

For the manuscripts presenting sequencing data obtained through the Silent Genomes Project and/or using the genomic data within the IBVL for the analysis. Please submit the form to silentgenomes@uvic.ca

Request form for manuscript review (English)

Clinical Research Review Requests

For the research proposals that aim to utilize variant frequency data present in the Silent Genomes Project IBVL and/or other Silent Genomes project genomic data. Please submit the form to silentgenomes@uvic.ca

Request form for clinical research review (English)

Educational Materials for Health Professionals

1. IBVL infographics for healthcare providers

In English

In French

2. Training modules on the IBVL

Introduction to the Indigenous Background Variant Library (IBVL): Accessing and Navigating the IBVL

Join Silent Genomes Project team members Dr. Wyeth Wasserman, Emma Ewasuik, and Brad Winter as they walk through a live demonstration of the IBVL during the IBVL Training Workshop held on April 10, 2025. Briefly learn about the creation and contents of the IBVL, as well as what to expect from the registered access model. Then, dive into some common queries used for accessing specific variants within the IBVL and view the variant information displayed as a result.

To learn more about the Silent Genomes Project and the IBVL, please visit our website: https://bcchr.ca/silent-genomes-project

Converting Between Formats in the Human Genome: HGVS to Reference Genome Assembly Formats

Learn how to convert from HGVS format (such as c., g., or p.) to a reference genome assembly format (such as GRCh38) using the UCSC Genome Browser or GeneBe for use in querying the Silent Genomes Project’s Indigenous Background Variant Library (IBVL).

To learn more about the Silent Genomes Project and the IBVL, please visit our website: https://bcchr.ca/silent-genomes-project

Feedback

We deeply value your feedback and suggestions about the IBVL and its interface. Please fill out the form accessible from the upper right corner of the IBVL system to share your perspective.

If you have questions or need further assistance, please get in touch with our team at sgadmin@bcchr.ca

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