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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 40 MIN

When Policy Meets DNA: The Politics of Genomic Data

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In this episode of ByteSight, Dr. Manasi A-Ratnaparkhe speaks with Simeón Baker, Executive Director of External Affairs at Genomics England, to explore what really happens when policy meets DNA. From newborn genome sequencing to national pharmacogenomics initiatives, the conversation goes far beyond science into ethics, governance, public trust, and the realities of building genomic programs at scale. A compelling discussion on the future of genomics, the responsibilities that come with national-scale data, and how countries can move from ambition to meaningful, trusted impact.Learn more about Simeón Baker⁠

In this episode of ByteSight, Dr. Manasi A-Ratnaparkhe speaks with Simeón Baker, Executive Director of External Affairs at Genomics England, to explore what really happens when policy meets DNA. From newborn genome sequencing to national pharmacogenomics initiatives, the conversation goes far beyond science into ethics, governance, public trust, and the realities of building genomic programs at scale. A compelling discussion on the future of genomics, the responsibilities that come with national-scale data, and how countries can move from ambition to meaningful, trusted impact.Learn more about Simeón Baker⁠

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