Genomics England
Rowan Howell is a Senior Genomics Data Scientist at Genomics England, starting in July 2022, where responsibilities include advancing genomic data analysis. Prior to this role, Rowan served as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at University College London from October 2020 to July 2022, focusing on constructing computational models for disease mechanisms and treatment predictions. In addition, Rowan contributed to education as a Tutor for The Brilliant Club between August 2017 and August 2019, teaching a mathematical biology course to gifted students. Rowan holds a PhD in Computational Biology from King's College London and an MMath in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.
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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.