Deb Lancaster is 'kind of a head of department' and leads research-facing teams at Genomics England. Genomics England provides genome sequencing for the NHS and maintains DNA databases for research.

Sarah and Deb talk about

1. Why making a difference in the world has motivated her entire career
2. The impact her teams and the data they manage is having
3. That you never stop learning, or being scared sometimes, even after 30-years in work

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2. Listen to the Behind the Genes podcast
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