Genomics England
Luca Venturini is a highly experienced bioinformatics professional currently serving as a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer at Genomics England since April 2021, following a role as a Bioinformatics Engineer at Earlham Institute from October 2020 to March 2021. Prior to this, Luca held the position of Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at the Natural History Museum from November 2018 to September 2020 and worked as a Computational Biologist at Earlham Institute from January 2015 to November 2018, focusing on in silico genome annotation with a specific interest in hexaploid wheat (T. aestivum). Luca's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Biotechnologies and a Master of Science (MS) in Plant Biotechnologies, both obtained from Università degli Studi di Verona. Additionally, a postdoctoral researcher role at the same institution was completed from March to December 2014.
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.