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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 Sanger Leadership Team is responsible for advising and supporting the Director in his management responsibilities. Specifically it ensures that the Sanger's mission is delivered according to its research plans through effective leadership, management and oversight.

Professor Matthew Hurles

Professor Matthew Hurles

Wellcome Sanger Institute Director 

Professor Matthew Hurles is Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Matthew leads the Sanger as genome research enters a new era of discovery and insight into the intimate workings of all life on earth.

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Sanger Leadership Team

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.