Genomics England selects ICON as Data Management Partner
Genomics England has today (09/02/16) announced that it has selected ICON plc, a global provider of drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, as data management partner for the 100,000 Genomes Project.
ICON will use its genomics expertise and powerful data management capabilities to validate clinical data from the 70,000 participating patients and their families. This work will take place within the secure Genomics England data environment.
“We are very proud that our genomics knowledge and our capabilities in securely managing large clinical and real world datasets have been chosen by Genomics England for such an important and transformative project,” commented Professor Brendan Buckley, ICON’s Chief Medical Officer.
“Our partnership with Genomics England demonstrates our commitment to partnering with industry and government organisations in new and innovative ways to improve patient care by accelerating the development of targeted and personalised medicines that tackle complex diseases. Genomics England’s selection of ICON also reaffirms ICON as a trusted partner to government organisations as well as the world’s top pharma, biotech and medical device companies.”
James Peach, Managing Director for the 100,000 Genomes Project Main Programme at Genomics England said:
“We are delighted to be partnering with ICON. Their renowned expertise in data management will be fundamental in driving scientific research and accelerating the return of results for NHS patients”
