Genomics England
Lawrence Bennett currently serves as Principal Engineer at Genomics England, a position held since October 2023. Prior to this role, Lawrence had a significant tenure at Menlo Security Inc., spanning from October 2015 to October 2023, where responsibilities included positions such as Director of Engineering, Senior Principal Engineer, and Principal Engineer. Previous experience includes Senior Software Developer roles at PhotoBox and NET-A-PORTER GROUP LTD, as well as similar positions at WCN and Websense, where the role evolved to Software Development Manager. Earlier career milestones include a consultancy at Thanyon Limited and a Software Developer position at VisionOSS, where critical contributions included developing a reporting system for VoIP management. Lawrence co-founded Triometric, serving as Technical Director from April 2002 to August 2007, specializing in web analytics and performance management. Academically, Lawrence holds an MSc in Computer Science from North Carolina State University and a BSc in Computer Science from Indiana University Bloomington.
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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.