Genomics plc

Genomics plc is a spin-out company from the University of Oxford founded in 2014 by Professors Peter Donnelly and Gilean McVean,[1] with the aim of creating a platform that can use genetic and phenotypic big data coupled with advanced algorithms to elucidate the human wiring diagram.[2] The company has raised around £10M in funding [1] and is using its platform to help pharmaceutical companies improve and de-risk their drug development pipelines [3][4][5] as well supporting other prominent projects such as the Genomics England 100,000 Genomes project.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "'Series A funding announcement". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Official Website". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ↑ "'Eisai Partnership announcement". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  4. ↑ "'Vertex Partnership announcement". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  5. ↑ "'Biogen Partnership announcement". Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  6. ↑ "'Festival of Genomics Exhibition Preview Genomics plc". Retrieved August 19, 2016.

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