Introduction

EDAM, provided in tight collaboration with ELIXIR France, is a comprehensive ontology of well-established, familiar concepts that are prevalent within bioinformatics and computational biology, including types of data and data identifiers, data formats, operations and topics. EDAM provides a set of concepts with preferred terms and synonyms, definitions, and some additional information - organised into a simple and intuitive hierarchy for convenient use.

About this service

EDAM, provided in collaboration with ELIXIR France, is a comprehensive ontology encompassing well-established concepts in bioinformatics and computational biology. It includes data types, data identifiers, formats, operations, and topics, organized into a simple and intuitive hierarchy. EDAM provides preferred terms, synonyms, definitions, and additional information, facilitating consistent and precise communication within the bioinformatics community.

Why use this service

EDAM is crucial for bioinformaticians, computational biologists, and researchers requiring a standardized vocabulary for their work. It ensures consistent terminology, enhancing communication, data annotation, and interoperability. By using EDAM, researchers can accurately describe their data and analyses, promoting clarity and reproducibility in bioinformatics research.

How to get started

Researchers can access and utilize EDAM’s ontology by visiting its website. Visit EDAM to explore its structured vocabulary and integrate it into your bioinformatics work.