Review for 10.1186/s12876-018-0917-5 (2019)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: The 1000IBD project: multi -omics data of 1000 infla mmatory bowel disease patients; 
Data release 1  
 
Version: 1 Date: 15 Nov 2018  
 
Reviewer: Shin Takasawa  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
I found that this is an excellent "protocol paper" and I have no serious criticism regarding its 
purpose and methodology. I think that it is more informative  for readers if the additional findings 
(results obtained from the original submission [July, 2018] to the revised version [November, 
2018]) are included.  
 
 
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you re commend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indic ate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
 
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