Genomics England
Benjamin Owen is an experienced professional with a diverse background in project management, coaching, and teaching. Currently serving as a Squad Coach at Genomics England since March 2022, Benjamin has previously held the position of Scrum Master at Severn Trent from June 2018 to March 2022, and worked as a Product Manager at Sycous Limited from November 2015 to June 2018. Earlier roles include Guest English Instructor at EPIK, Business Development at Sycous Limited, and Supply Chain Project Manager at RB. Additionally, Benjamin has experience as a Project Engineer at Unilever and as an Alumni Fundraiser at the University of Leeds. Academically, Benjamin holds a Master’s Degree in Mechatronics and Robotics from the University of Leeds and A-Levels in Physics, Product Design, and Electronics from King Edward VI College, Stourbridge.
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.