How do I request a micro-publication for my uploaded case?

A micro-publication is a citable, DOI-linked case report. It offers a way to share case reports within an access-controled environment. Unlike journal articles, micro-publications remain within GestaltMatcher Database (GMDB) and can be deleted if consent is revoked.

Clinicians who upload a well-documented case can request a micro-publication. To request a micro-publication for your case, please follow these steps:

1. Upload your case as a FAIR case to GMDB. The minimal requirements are a patient photo, HPO terms, and the disease gene.
2. Open the datasheet of your submitted case and click Request DOI. You will need to provide a title and an abstract for your case report.
3. Submit your request. Your case will be reviewed and our reviewers may contact you if any changes are needed. Once accepted, your case automatically becomes a citable micro-publication. You will receive a DOI, and a publicly accessible page will be created for your case. Images will remain visible only to logged-in users of the database.

For examples, please see our micro-publications page.