Working in the Sandbox

To access the Sandbox, please use the following link: https://sandbox.finngen.fi/

You need to have access to FinnGen red data to use the Sandbox.

Before you start using the Sandbox please watch the following videos.

FinnGen security training videos

Part 1: FinnGen is a research project (3.31 min)

• The aims of the FinnGen research project

• FinnGen genotype and phenotype data basic

Part 2: Data structure and access levels (5.18 min)

• Where to find the data in the Sandbox

• How to download results from the Sandbox

• How to share your data and results with other organizations

Part3: Basics of personal data and individual level data (6.21 min)

• What is personal data and individual level data

• How and why data is pseudonymised

• When data is anonymised

Part 4: Why it is safe to do analysis in the Sandbox (5.14 min)

• How the Sandbox and data is protected

• How you can protect the data

• The different types of FinnGen analysis and processes related to them

Other Sandbox and data security exam videos are available on the Finngen Sandbox tutorial site.

Below is a background image from the Sandbox that shows the main functions of the Sandbox environment:

Further information

In this section, we have collected instructions and tips that help you to work efficiently in the Sandbox:

• How to get started with Sandbox
• What is Sandbox and what you do there
• What do we mean by "red" and "green" data?
• General workflows for the most common analyses
• Quirks and features
• Which tools are available?
• Working with Phenotype Data
• Working with Genotype Data
• Running analyses in Sandbox
• Billing information and where to find more details