Genomics England
Adrianto Wirawan is an accomplished bioinformatics professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as the Director of Bioinformatics Engineering at Genomics England, Adrianto leads a diverse team of over 40 software engineers and bioinformaticians. Previous positions include Associate Director at AstraZeneca, where responsibilities spanned Omics Engineering and data management platforms. Adrianto has also held key roles in companies such as immunoSCAPE and Human Longevity, Inc., focusing on bioinformatics and high-dimensional immune profiling. Adrianto's educational background includes a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on Bioinformatics from Nanyang Technological University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree from the same institution.
Genomics England
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Genomics England is a wholly owned company of the Department of Health set up to deliver the 100,000 Genomes Project. It was made possible by the National Institute for Health Research, NHS England, Public Health England, and Health Education England.Genomics England sequences 100,000 whole genomes from NHS patients and their families. Its fourmain aims include bringing benefit to patients, creating an ethical and transparent program based on consent, supporting new scientific discovery and medical insights, and kick-starting the development of the U.K. genomics industry.Genomics England is focusing on patients with rare diseases, and their families, as well as patients with common cancers. It was announced by Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, as part of the NHS 65th birthday celebrations in 2013. It is based in London, England.