The Future of GISAID: Overcoming Crisis and Controversy.
GISAID, the main repository for SARS-CoV-2 genome data, is under scrutiny due to concerns about its lack of transparency, governance, and how it mediates disputes over credit. Despite its flaws, GISAID is likely to remain an important resource for viral genomes, but it requires drastic reform and new leadership. Scientists call for fully open sharing of coronavirus genome data and suggest a new organization might have to be built from scratch. The goal should be to encourage people to share their data, as data sharing is the single most important thing we can do to help prevent and control pandemics.