UK Biobank
Samantha Welsh has extensive work experience in the laboratory field. Samantha started their career in 2010 as a Laboratory Analyst at Cellmark Forensic Services, where they focused on DNA extraction and STR profiling for the National DNA Database as well as DNA analysis for paternity cases. Samantha then moved on to UK Biobank in 2012, starting as a Laboratory Technician and later advancing to Assistant Laboratory Manager, Senior Project Manager, Laboratory Manager, and their current role as Head of Laboratory. Throughout their positions at UK Biobank, Samantha has been involved in various responsibilities, including the running of the laboratory, planning and implementation of projects requiring access to stored samples, and overall management.
Samantha Welsh earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Forensic Science from the University of Central Lancashire, which they attended from 2006 to 2009. Samantha then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in DNA Profiling from the same university, which they completed from 2009 to 2010.
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UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UK Biobank’s database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that’s in the public interest. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the UK. With their consent, they provided detailed information about their lifestyle, physical measures and had blood, urine and saliva sample collected and stored for future analysis. UK Biobank’s research resource is a major contributor in the advancement of modern medicine and treatment, enabling better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses – including cancer, heart diseases and stroke. UK Biobank is generously supported by its founding funders the Wellcome Trust and UK Medical Research Council, as well as the Department of Health, Scottish Government, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. The organisation has over 150 dedicated members of staff, based in multiple locations across the UK.