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Our people

Almost 1,000 scientists, developers, engineers and skilled professionals work together to deliver the Sanger Institute’s cutting-edge genomic research.

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Careers

Create a lasting legacy. Join us. We specialise in growing the next generation of genomics scientists, technicians, IT and support services

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Day in the Life of a Bioinformatician at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Study

We are committed to training the next generation of pioneering genome scientists and clinicians

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Leadership

The Board of Management is responsible for advising and supporting the Director in his management responsibilities. Specifically it ensures that the Institute’s science is delivered according to its research plans through effective leadership, management and oversight.

Professor Sir Mike Stratton

Professor Sir Mike Stratton

Wellcome Sanger Institute Director 

Professor Sir Mike Stratton is Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Chief Executive of the Wellcome Genome Campus. Mike leads the Institute as it enters a new era of genome research - an era that will be about application of genomics research to develop new diagnostics and precision treatments for patients.

Dr Martin Dougherty

Dr Martin Dougherty

Chief Operating Officer Management Operations

Martin is accountable for leadership across a range of management and support functions underpinning the research programmes and Genome Campus operations. These include areas such as HR and organisational development, finance and H&S, through to capital projects, facilities management and research administration.

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Wellcome Sanger Institute Board of Management

Leadership and Governance

Institute Scientific Advisory Board

Genome Research Limited

Equality, diversity and inclusion at the Sanger Institute

Our global reputation for excellence is founded on enabling our staff and students from all backgrounds to thrive. We strive to promote and maintain a diverse, inclusive and stimulating workplace, and celebrate and value our staff for their differences in thought, background, experience and perspectives.

We are focusing on impactful and sustained changes that encourage and support a positive culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As part of this, we are committed to a range of long-term, targeted activities which promote gender equality and recruitment, retention and progression of women within the organisation.

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