CBTN Data User Video Tutorials

The Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) tutorials are designed to help researchers navigate the tools, platforms, and workflows used to access and analyze CBTN genomic and clinical data within the Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center Portal.

Here, researchers can securely explore, access, and analyze harmonized pediatric cancer data alongside other childhood disease resources. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to deepen your analysis capabilities, these tutorials guide you through:

Understanding the alignment between CBTN data and the Kids First research ecosystem
Registering for the Kids First Portal
Navigating the data ecosystem
Accessing CBTN PBTA datasets
Exploring analysis and visualization tools
Beginning genomic and translational research workflows

Explore CBTN genomic data within

ACCESS

To access the CBTN dataset and begin using the platform, researchers should create an account through the Kids First Portal. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes.

DISCOVER

By bringing CBTN data into the Kids First ecosystem, researchers worldwide can work from a centralized, collaborative platform designed to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for children with brain tumors.

Getting Started in the Kids First DRC Portal

Learn how to create an account, access the portal, and start basic navigation through connected tools that support pediatric brain tumor research.

Access Tiered Data Through dbGaP

Find the CBTN pediatric brain tumor study in the Kids First DRC portal, complete a dbGaP access request, and connect approved permissions back to the portal to support responsible, data-driven research.

Integrating Connections in the Kids First Portal

Find out how to link eRA Commons, framework services, and CAVATICA projects to support access to approved studies and add your own files into a cloud-based environment for analysis.

Cloud-based Analysis in Cavatica

Learn how to create a CAVATICA project, select files in the Kids First DRC portal, and move them into CAVATICA to support streamlined pediatric brain tumor analysis.

Somatic Variants in PedCBioPortal

See how to move from the Kids First DRC portal into PedcBioPortal, identify participants with a specific tumor mutation, and bring that cohort back into the portal to support deeper exploration and analysis.

Variant Discovery Tools

Discover how to search for genes and variants of interest via the Kids First DRC portal, apply filters to refine results, and use CAVATICA to support deeper analysis.

Identifying Biospecimens for Request

Uncover how to browse available samples, apply filters to refine a cohort, download a biospecimen manifest, and submit a request to support laboratory-based pediatric brain tumor research.

Resources to Support Your Research

Learn where to find guidance, training, cloud support, funding opportunities, attribution instructions, and office hours to help advance research.

Analyzing CBTN Data in CAVATICA

See how to create a query in the Kids First DRC portal, select genomic files for analysis, export them to CAVATICA, and use cloud-based tools to support more efficient progress.