Genomics England
Diksha Srivastava is a Programme Manager at Genomics England, serving since February 2021, focusing on the Cancer 2.0 initiative. Prior to this role, Diksha held multiple positions at Purpose PBC, including Policy Lead, Implementation Lead, and Associate Project Manager from September 2019 to February 2021. Previous experience includes serving as Information Management Strategy Coordinator at Cancer Care Ontario and Project Coordinator for the Ontario Renal Network - Integrated Care from August 2016 to March 2017. Diksha's educational background includes a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2018-2019) and an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health Studies from Western University (2012-2016).
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.