Ewan Harrison

Research team at Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

Supporting the project 'COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium, Scientific Project Manager

Project: COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium

Research Group: Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit

Project Description: The COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium aims to increase the current capacity for SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequencing in the UK. This sequencing data will be used to understand the epidemiology and spread of the virus, and to monitor and evaluate interventions for COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 genomic data will be integrated with NHS electronic health records and other existing genomic data to generate insights into susceptibility to COVID-19. From within the DPHPC (Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge), Professor John Danesh is a member of the COG-UK Steering Group, Dr Ewan Harrison will serve as the Scientific Project Manager and Dr Michael Chapman will lead the health informatics component.