Genomics England
Ruth Colleran is a skilled Genomics Data Scientist currently working at Genomics England since September 2022, specializing in the Cancer Short Reads group. Prior experience includes serving as an Associate Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina within the Medical Genomics Research group from May 2021 to September 2022, and holding the role of Bioinformatics Data Analyst Intern in the same group. Ruth's background also features a position as a Laboratory Demonstrator at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where responsibilities included teaching first-year medical physiology labs. Earlier work experience includes roles at Smyths Toys Superstores and Cactus Club Cafe. Ruth holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Genomics from the University of Galway (2019-2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the same institution (2015-2019).
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.