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To create comprehensive reference maps of all human cellsthe fundamental units of lifeas a basis for both understanding human health and diagnosing monitoring and treating disease. Mission To create comprehensive reference maps of all human cellsthefundamental units of lifeas a basis for both understanding humanhealth and diagnosing monitoring and treating disease. The Human Cell Atlas will impact almost every aspect of biology and medicine ultimately leading to a richer understanding of lifes most fundamental units and principles. THE HUMAN CELL ATLAS The Human Cell Atlas is a global consortium that is mapping every cell type in the human body creating a 3dimensional Atlas of human cells to transform our understanding of biology and disease.