Media statement in response to the appointment of Professor Matt Hurles as Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute
Paul Schreier, incoming Interim CEO of Wellcome, congratulates Professor Matt Hurles on his appointment as Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
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“On behalf of everyone at Wellcome, I would like to share congratulations to Matt Hurles on his appointment as Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Matt is an outstanding scientist who has made exceptional contributions to our understanding of human DNA and how genetics impact on our neurodevelopment.
“The profound commitment from all who work at and with the Wellcome Sanger Institute provides a true, living example of what we can achieve in discovery science, from major advances in infectious disease research to exploring the depths of the complex mechanisms behind life on earth itself.
“I would also like to add my heartfelt thanks to Mike Stratton for his inspirational leadership of the Institute during his time as Director. We are all looking forward to working with Matt, to build on this remarkable legacy, and continue cultivating the Sanger Institute’s world-leading role in genome research, in turn advancing our understanding of human health.”
