> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api.oncokb.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api.oncokb.org/master.md).

# Introduction

## Background

OncoKB™ is a Precision Oncology Knowledgebase that contains information about the biological effects and treatment implications of specific cancer genes and their somatic alterations. OncoKB™ is developed and maintained by the Knowledge Systems group in the Marie Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Molecular Oncology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

## OncoKB™ Processes

The schematic shows a summary of the data sources, knowledgebase architecture and processes that compose the OncoKB™ workflow. As is shown, OncoKB™ curators will keep monitoring data changes from multiple data sources and edit changed content via OncoKB™ curation platform. Next step, the Lead Scientists will review modified content to approve/reject it. Once it gets approval, it will be send to database and updated to OncoKB™ Access in realtime.

![Summary of OncoKB™ processes](/files/-M33nTapdFebVai4K393)