Sharing & Collaboration
Share your Query Cards with collaborators, include them in grant applications, and build a research portfolio.
Permalinks
Every Query Card has a unique, permanent URL that you can share.
Creating a Permalink
- Click the Share button on your Query Card
- Click Copy Link
- Share the URL with anyone
Permalink Format
https://bioquery.io/card/abc123xyzWhat Viewers See
Anyone with the link can:
- View the complete Query Card
- See the interactive figure
- Read the statistical results
- Copy the methods text
Permalinks are permanent. Once created, they won’t expire or change.
Sharing Scenarios
With Collaborators
Share Query Card links directly:
- Email the permalink
- Post in Slack/Teams
- Add to shared documents
Collaborators can view without signing in.
In Grant Applications
Include BioQuery figures and methods:
- Export figure as PNG or SVG
- Copy the Methods text
- Include the permalink for reviewers to explore interactively
Example grant text:
Preliminary data shows DDR1 is significantly upregulated in papillary RCC (Figure 1, p < 0.001). Interactive visualization available at: bioquery.io/card/abc123
In Publications
For peer-reviewed papers:
- Use SVG export for publication-quality figures
- Include the full Methods text
- Reference the permalink in supplementary materials
In Presentations
For talks and posters:
- Embed PNG in your slides
- Include QR code linking to the Query Card
- Audience can explore the data interactively
Building a Research Portfolio
Query History
Access your past queries from your profile:
- Click your profile icon
- Select Query History
- Browse, search, and filter past queries
Organizing Queries
Tips for managing multiple queries:
- Use consistent naming in your questions
- Export JSON for local backup
- Keep permalinks in a research log
Privacy & Visibility
Who Can View?
| Viewer Type | Can View Shared Cards | Can View Your History |
|---|---|---|
| Anyone with link | ✅ | ❌ |
| You (logged in) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Other users | ✅ (with link) | ❌ |
Anyone with a permalink can view that specific Query Card. Don’t share links to unpublished research publicly.
Data Privacy
- Query Cards contain only aggregated results, not patient-level data
- TCGA data is de-identified and publicly available
- Your queries are private until you share the permalink
Embedding (Coming Soon)
Future feature: Embed interactive Query Cards directly in websites and notebooks.
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<iframe src="https://bioquery.io/embed/abc123" />Stay tuned for updates on embedding capabilities.