HQ Function

The headquarters serves as the primary site for all research, large-scale DNA sequencing, data analysis, bioinformatics, training programs, and administrative operations of the Wellcome Sanger Institute. It fosters a collaborative environment for its scientists and international partners.

Notable Features:

World-class, state-of-the-art DNA sequencing facilities, advanced bioinformatics data centres, purpose-built laboratories, extensive conference and meeting facilities, and a scenic, collaborative campus environment shared with other leading research organisations like EMBL-EBI.

Work Culture:

The work culture at the Sanger Institute is highly collaborative, research-intensive, and mission-driven. It emphasizes scientific excellence, innovation, open data sharing, and a supportive, inclusive environment for researchers at all career stages, with a strong focus on postgraduate and postdoctoral training and development.

HQ Significance:

The Wellcome Genome Campus, home to the Sanger Institute, is one of the world's largest concentrations of genomics and bioinformatics expertise. The Institute played a crucial role in the original Human Genome Project and continues to be at the forefront of genomic discovery, translational research, and its application to global health challenges.

Values Reflected in HQ: The design and operation of the headquarters reflect the Institute's core values of scientific rigour, collaboration, innovation, openness, integrity, and a profound commitment to advancing human health through genomic research.

Location:

While primarily based at the Wellcome Genome Campus in the UK, the Wellcome Sanger Institute maintains a significant global presence through its extensive international collaborations with universities, research institutions, hospitals, and healthcare organizations across the world. It leads and participates in numerous global research consortia (e.g., Human Cell Atlas, MalariaGEN), shares its genomic data openly to benefit the global scientific community, and provides advanced training for scientists from many countries, thereby contributing to capacity building in genomics globally. Its research programs directly address global health challenges, including infectious diseases prevalent in diverse populations and the genetic basis of human diseases worldwide.

Street Address:

Wellcome Genome Campus

City:

Hinxton

State/Province:

Cambridgeshire

Country:

United Kingdom