Peter Donnelly
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Genomics plc · United Kingdom
Peter Donnelly is the CEO of Genomics plc. Donnelly is based in the United Kingdom. Donnelly was born in 1959 in Australia and educated at Balliol College and University of Queensland.
Sir Peter Donnelly is a mathematician and statistician with over 30 years of research in human genetics. He co-founded Genomics plc in 2014 and became CEO in 2017, leading the company's work in genomic analysis to transform disease prevention and drug discovery. He is an Emeritus Professor of Statistical Science at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Sir Peter Donnelly's leadership of Genomics plc and the company's work applying genetic insights to life insurance and drug discovery. Media attention has highlighted the potential of polygenic risk scores and genetic testing to transform insurance underwriting, while the company has announced expansions of its drug discovery partnerships and collaborations with major insurers to offer genetic health screening to policyholders.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 15, 1959 · Australia
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Education
- Balliol College, University of Queensland
- Awards
- Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Guy Medal in Silver, Knight Bachelor, Rhodes Scholarship, Weldon Memorial Prize
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Peter Donnelly: FAQ
- Who is Peter Donnelly?
- Peter Donnelly is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Genomics plc, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Peter Donnelly lead?
- Peter Donnelly is CEO of Genomics plc.
- Where was Peter Donnelly educated?
- Peter Donnelly studied at Balliol College, University of Queensland.