Mark Conway Named Chief Technology Officer of UK Biobank

Mark Conway has been named Chief Technology Officer of UK Biobank. He brings to the role more than 30 years of technical experience and will head up the organization’s Data and Technology team.

UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource, containing in-depth, de-identified genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, which is regularly augmented with additional data, is globally accessible to approved researchers and scientists undertaking vital research into the most common and life-threatening diseases. UK Biobank’s research resource is a major contributor to the advancement of modern medicine and treatment and has enabled several scientific discoveries that improve human health.

On what he’s most looking forward to, Mark said: “An opportunity to make a genuine difference to humanity by tackling the challenges that will ensure UK Biobank thrives for generations to come. Along the way, I’m looking forward to engaging with a diverse range of existing and emerging technologies, as well as the research techniques that are shaping the future of healthcare.”

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Mark Conway Named Chief Technology Officer of UK Biobank

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