The Medical Research Council has promoted the head of the chromosomes and gene expression section of its Human Genetics Unit to the role of director for the whole unit.
On her appointment, Wendy Bickmore, who will take over the role in August, said that with large-scale genome sequencing set to impact on clinical practice. Her latest research has focused on how the spatial organisation of the cell nucleus influences genome function.
Nicholas Hastie is stepping down from the position, which he has held for 20 years. He will continue as director of the MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
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