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Gerben P. Voshol

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Director Bioinformatics and IT at GenomeScan
📍 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Gerben P. Voshol is the Director of Bioinformatics and IT at GenomeScan, where he leads a team of specialists in developing diagnostic breakthroughs. A Ph. D. graduate from Leiden University, he specializes in integrating Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies with advanced bioinformatics to create impactful healthcare solutions.

Outside of his professional work, Gerben is a passionate programmer who authored his own book to teach others Python. He is also a proud father, publicly celebrating his daughters resilience and accomplishments in the face of personal challenges.

He is the author of a programming book and learning tool called “Master PYTHON”.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director Bioinformatics and IT
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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Diagnostic Innovation
He is focused on spearheading breakthroughs in diagnostics for hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and biotech by combining NGS technologies with advanced bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics Leadership
As a director, he orchestrates the work of bioinformatics specialists and developers, turning innovative ideas into practical, life-changing solutions in healthcare.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Director Bioinformatics and IT
GenomeScan
2021 - 10-2023
Manager Bio-IT
GenomeScan
8-2020 - 7-2021
Head of bioinformatics and IT
Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
9-2019 - 8-2020
Bioinformatician and Data scientist
Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
2-2019 - 1-2021
Invited Researcher
Leiden Science - Universiteit Leiden
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Education
2009 - 2014
Research Doctorate
Leiden University
2001 - 2008
Master of Science (MSc)
Leiden University
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