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 HTAN Imaging Level 2 data is now available through the [NCI SB-CGC Cancer Data Service (CDS)](https://datacommons.cancer.gov/repository/cancer-data-service).
 
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+**NOTE**: dbGaP approval for HTAN study [phs002371](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/gap/cgi-bin/study.cgi?study_id=phs002371.v3.p1) is required in order to access HTAN lower-level genomics data, such as RNAseq FASTQ and BAM files.
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 Data access via Seven Bridges Cancer Genomics Cloud (SB-CGC) requires a CGC account [[register here](https://docs.cancergenomicscloud.org/docs/sign-up-for-the-cgc)]. For further information on using SB-CGC resources including programmatic access options, you can explore their [online documentation](https://docs.cancergenomicscloud.org/docs).