Genomics England
Jacob B. is a Senior Design Researcher at Genomics England, with a rich background in user research and design spanning over a decade. Previously, Jacob served as a User Researcher at notonthehighstreet, where research influenced business strategy by deepening understanding of buying behaviors. In earlier roles, Jacob held positions as Lead User Researcher at the Office for Product Safety and Standards and Senior User Researcher at the Government Digital Service, contributing to projects that aligned user needs with business objectives. Jacob's experience also includes positions in customer service and technical support at organizations like Apple, Viasat Broadcasting, and the BBC. Jacob holds a BA in Social Anthropology from the University of Kent.
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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.