Biomedical Data Commons (BDC) Cohort Browser
How to Get Access to the UCLA Biomedical Data Commons (BDC) Cohort Browser
The UCLA Biomedical Data Commons (BDC) Cohort Browser enables UCLA researchers to explore de-identified clinical data and linked genomic data from the UCLA ATLAS Community Health Initiative to support research planning and study feasibility.
Access to the Cohort Browser is available at no cost to UCLA researchers. Follow the steps below to request access and get started.
Step 1: Sign In and Create Your DNAnexus Account
Go to the UCLA DNAnexus access page and sign in using your UCLA AD (Mednet) credentials. Follow the prompts to access the platform and create your DNAnexus account.
Step 2: Complete the Data Use Agreement (DUA)
After signing in, you will be directed to the DNAnexus Community Portal.
- Under “First Time Users Start Here,” select “Access Cohort Browser.”
- Review and acknowledge the Data Use Agreement (DUA).
This acknowledgment is required the first time you access the Cohort Browser. You will not need to acknowledge the DUA again unless it is updated.
Step 3: Wait for Access Confirmation
After submitting your DUA acknowledgment, your access request will typically be processed within one hour.You will receive an email confirmation with instructions for accessing the Cohort Browser.
Didn't receive your confirmation email within one hour? Contact Customer Care and reference Biomedical Data Commons (BDC).
Step 4: Access the Cohort Browser
Once you receive your confirmation email:
- Click the DNAnexus link provided in your confirmation email.
- Use your UCLA Mednet credentials to log in.
- Navigate to “Your Project Workspaces” and select ucla_cohort-browser.
- Click on the ucla_cohort_browser dataset.
- Select “+ New Cohort” to create a cohort and begin exploring the available data.
Training and Educational Resources
Once your DNAnexus access has been provisioned, you can visit the DNAnexus Community Portal for additional educational materials and user resources.
The following optional videos provide an introduction to key Cohort Browser functions:
Read more about the cohort browser here.
Presentations and additional training opportunities are also being planned. Details will be shared as they become available.
Questions or Technical Issues?
For assistance with access, the DUA, or using the Cohort Browser, please contact Customer Care and reference Biomedical Data Commons (BDC) for support.
BDC Cohort Browser Office Hours
Have questions or need help using the BDC Cohort Browser? Join our weekly office hours for assistance.
Thursdays | 11:00–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Click the button below to join the BDC Cohort Browser Office Hours via Zoom.