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Dr. Joanne Mason is the chief scientific officer at Yourgene Health, leading the development of next-generation molecular diagnostics for more than three years. At Yourgene, we focus primarily on reproductive health and precision medicine, both of which are dynamic areas of growth in the diagnostics area. Throughout her career, Jo has been a champion of modernising diagnostics with the use of genomic technologies. Prior to Yourgene, Joanne held positions as VP Biodiscovery with Cambridge Epigenetix (now Biomodal), where she led the development of clinical epigenomic technologies, specifically in early cancer detection. Jo was also the Director of Sequencing and Sample Acquisition for Genomics England, where she managed the delivery of samples and whole genome sequencing for the 100,000 Genomes Project, the first demonstration that genome sequencing at scale within a healthcare setting can positively impact health outcomes for rare disease and cancer patients. Joanne often acts as an advisor and mentor for start-ups, helping to develop their business plans and secure funding and she has previously acted as an advisor on the Department of Health (DOH) Rare Disease Policy Board, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Genomics for Diagnosis Forum and UK National External Quality Assessment Service (NEQAS) – Genomics England Steering Committee, Genomics England Sequencing Advisory Board and BIA Genomics Advisory Committee. Dr. Joanne Mason holds a PhD in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Cambridge.