Introduction to MAAGE

The Midwest Alliance for Applied Genomic Epidemiology (MAAGE) is a collaborative platform designed to enhance genomic surveillance and epidemiology capabilities for public health agencies.

What is MAAGE?

MAAGE is a collaboration between Argonne National Laboratory, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the University of Illinois. Our mission is to develop a comprehensive genomic surveillance and epidemiology platform, empowering state and local public health agencies to detect and monitor the spread of infectious diseases with enhanced sensitivity.

Key Features

• Integrated genomic data management and analysis
• Advanced search capabilities for taxa, genomes, and features
• Powerful visualization tools for epidemiological data
• Collaborative workspaces for multi-agency coordination
• Secure data sharing and access controls
• Comprehensive API for integration with existing systems

Who is MAAGE For?

MAAGE is designed for public health professionals, epidemiologists, microbiologists, bioinformaticians, and researchers who need to:

• Track and monitor infectious disease outbreaks
• Analyze genomic data for pathogen surveillance
• Collaborate across agencies and institutions
• Generate reports and visualizations for decision-makers
• Integrate genomic data with traditional epidemiological methods

Getting Started

To begin using MAAGE, we recommend following these steps:

1. Create an account to access the platform
2. Explore the platform overview to understand the available features
3. Follow the quick start guide for a hands-on introduction
4. Join the community forums to connect with other users