Genomics England
Nour Merzouki is a Programme Manager and Delivery Manager at Genomics England, specializing in digital imaging and multimodal initiatives that integrate digital pathology, radiology, and genomic data for cancer research since October 2021. Prior to this role, Nour served as the Collaboration Operations Manager for the NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure, where responsibilities included establishing the Respiratory Translational Research Collaboration to enhance research in respiratory diseases. Earlier experience includes positions as a Data Manager at Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre, Sample Coordinator at the Medical Research Council, and Trainee Genetic Technologist at the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust. Nour holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Kingston University and is currently pursuing further education at The University of Edinburgh.
Genomics England
3 followers
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.