Who we are and what we do...

NGRL Manchester works in the field of bioinformatics and health informatics, at the interface of genetic and genomic healthcare and research, to support the translation of new technology and data into improved healthcare. This small group is embedded within Genetic Medicine at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides an environment where scientists and engineers, including bioinformaticians, health informaticians and computer scientists, can translate new technology and data into essential tools, services, support and training to underpin patient safety, laboratory efficiency and delivery of healthcare services. NGRL Manchester’s outputs are used by diagnostic genetics laboratories around the world.

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Andrew Devereau - Director
Formerly the Bioinformatics Manager for the NGRL, Andrew was appointed as Director of NGRL Manchester in 2008.