Peter Harrison

Peter Harrison is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), where they focus on advancing technology for health data research to improve patient outcomes. They drive technology services and infrastructure development, including the Health Data Research Gateway, and foster partnerships with organizations like ELIXIR and GA4GH. Previously, Peter led the Genome Analysis team at the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute, managing large-scale genomic projects and coordinating data presentation services. Their academic background includes a PhD in Biology and an MRes in Bioinformatics from the University of York, as well as an MA in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford.