Genomics England
Luke Burton has significant experience in project management and agile methodologies, currently serving as an Agile & OKR Coach, Scrum Master, and Technical Project Manager at Genomics England since January 2018. Prior work experience includes roles as Commercial Project & Contracts Manager and Commissioning Manager at the Government Digital Service from May 2016 to January 2018, as well as Sales & Project Coordinator at Temple Translations Limited and Project Researcher at World Digital Audio Broadcasting (WorldDAB). Luke Burton holds a Master's Degree in Sustainable Development from SOAS University of London, a Graduate Diploma in Digital Innovation from The London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor's Degree in International History & International Politics from The University of Sheffield.
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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.