Soren Germer is the Senior Vice President of Genome Technologies at the New York Genome Center, where he leads sequencing operations, technology development, and clinical diagnostics. His career began at Roche developing new genotyping techniques. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.
He was instrumental in establishing the initial operations at the New York Genome Center when he joined in 2012.
Soren Germer
Senior Vice President, Genome Technologies at New York Genome Center
New York, New York, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Genome Sequencing
Leads all sequencing operations at the New York Genome Center and has co-authored numerous papers on whole-genome sequencing applications and technologies.
Clinical Diagnostics
A key part of his senior leadership role involves overseeing the clinical diagnostics division at the New York Genome Center, expanding patient access to genomic tech.
Technology Development
His career has focused on creating novel techniques, from SNP genotyping at Roche to overseeing all technology development at the New York Genome Center.
Media Appearances
NYGC's Clinical Whole-Genome Sequencing Collaboration – Soren Germer discusses partnership with GenomeWeb. Featured in New York Genome Center News (featuring GenomeWeb)
Work History
1-2019
Senior Vice President, Genome Technologies at New York Genome Center
10-2014 - 1-2018
Scientific Director, Sequencing Operations at New York Genome Center
11-2013 - 10-2014
Associate Scientific Director, Sequencing Operations at New York Genome Center
2012 - 11-2013
Sequencing Program Manager at New York Genome Center
2002 - 2012
Senior Principal Scientist at Roche
Education
1989 - 1996
Education details unavailable from University of California, Berkeley
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Location : New York, New York, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Senior Vice President, Genome Technologies at New York Genome Center
