Genomics England
Öznur Özkurt is an accomplished Director of Design and Research at Genomics England, where responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that integrate genomic healthcare with public services. Prior to this, Öznur held significant positions at Google, serving as Site Lead and Staff UX Manager for Google Health, and before that at DeepMind as a Staff User Experience Manager, focusing on healthcare solutions for clinicians. With a career that includes roles at prominent organizations such as Google and Telegraph Media Group, Öznur possesses extensive experience in user experience design, product strategy, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Educational qualifications include an MA in Interaction Design from the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea, a BA in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design from Sabanci University, and specialized training in genetics from Harvard Medical School. Additionally, Öznur has pursued horticultural studies at Capel Manor College, illustrating a diverse range of interests.
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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.