Genomics England
Alan Keith is an experienced professional with a strong background in genomics and operations management. Currently serving as the Deputy Service Owner at Genomics England since September 2022, Alan previously held roles such as Senior Operations Officer and Genomic Surveillance Operations Officer at the Wellcome Sanger Institute from September 2019 to September 2022, where responsibilities included coordinating SARS-CoV-2 sequencing operations. Alan's early career includes positions as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at The Lean Six Sigma Company and a Graduate of the Wellcome Genome Startup School. Additionally, Alan has experience as a General Teaching Assistant at the University of Glasgow, where key lab techniques and background science were taught to students. Alan holds a Master’s degree in Ecology from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Dundee.
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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.