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Luke Tallon

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Senior Executive Director, Maryland Genomics at Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
📍 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Luke Tallon is a molecular biologist and bioinformatician with over 25 years of experience. As Senior Executive Director of Maryland Genomics, he leads research, clinical operations, and technology development, specializing in high-throughput sequencing and genomic analysis. He holds an AB from Princeton University.

He is passionate about working at the interface of technology and scientific discovery. A key professional motivation for him is providing scientific guidance on sequencing technologies and data analysis, helping researchers maximize the impact of their genomic studies and drive innovation.

Luke has deep, hands-on experience implementing and operating a wide array of advanced ‘omics platforms, including Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, and Oxford Nanopore sequencers.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Senior Executive Director, Maryland Genomics
Job Level
Senior
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Genomic Technologies
Oversees the implementation and operation of advanced sequencing platforms like Illumina, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore, as well as single-cell and spatial biology technologies.
Clinical Genomics
His role involves direct oversight of the clinical operations at Maryland Genomics, bridging the gap between genomic research and patient care.
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Career

Work history

2023
Senior Executive Director, Maryland Genomics
Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2023
Associate Director for Core Services, Institute for Genome Sciences
Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2019 - 2023
Executive Director, Maryland Genomics
Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2011 - 2019
Executive Director, Genomics Resource Center
Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2008 - 2011
Scientific Director, Genomics Resource Center
Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
In the press

Media appearances

Supporting Your Genomic Research with IGS – Zoom Webinar (Speaker: Luke Tallon). Featured in The Elm (University of Maryland School of Medicine)
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Maryland Genomics Teams with 10x Genomics and Illumina to Award Pilot Grant (Contact: Luke Tallon). Featured in The Elm (University of Maryland School of Medicine)
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Education
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Princeton University
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