Niall J Lennon
About Niall J Lennon
Niall J Lennon serves as the Sr. Director of the Genomics Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and as the Chief Scientific Officer and Board Chair at Broad Clinical Labs. With extensive experience in genomics and a strong academic background, he has contributed significantly to the field through various leadership roles and collaborations.
Work at Broad Institute
Niall J Lennon currently serves as the Senior Director of the Genomics Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages a diverse team that includes lab scientists, bioinformaticians, software engineers, regulatory staff, and program managers. Prior to this, he held various positions at the Broad Institute, including Senior Director of Translational Genomics from 2015 to 2023, Director of Technology Development and Clinical Applications from 2012 to 2014, and Assistant Director of Process Development from 2009 to 2012. He also contributed as a Research Scientist from 2005 to 2006 and as Manager of the Special Projects Group from 2006 to 2009.
Current Roles in Clinical Labs
In addition to his role at the Broad Institute, Niall J Lennon is the Chief Scientific Officer and Board Chair at Broad Clinical Labs, a position he has held since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring the implementation of high standards in clinical testing. He has also led the creation of a clinically regulated high complexity laboratory at the Broad Institute, which is CAP/CLIA certified, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining rigorous quality in laboratory practices.
Academic Involvement at Tufts University
Niall J Lennon has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University since 2012. His academic role allows him to engage with students and contribute to the field of biomedical engineering through teaching and mentorship. This position complements his extensive experience in genomics and clinical research, providing a bridge between academic theory and practical application in the industry.
Educational Background
Niall J Lennon holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from University College Dublin, which he completed from 1997 to 2001. He also earned a B.Sc. in Pharmacology from the same institution from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he studied Management and Leadership at the MIT Sloan School of Management, achieving Executive Certificates in both Technology, Operations, and Value Chain Management and Management and Leadership from 2015 to 2016. He furthered his education with management courses at Harvard University from 2006 to 2009.
Professional Collaborations
Niall J Lennon collaborates with a diverse range of professionals in his field, including clinicians, oncologists, geneticists, virologists, and microbiologists. These collaborations enhance his ability to translate new technologies into novel diagnostics and therapies, particularly in the context of evolving healthcare challenges. His leadership in overseeing the Broad Institute's expansion into new areas, such as SARS-CoV2 diagnostic testing, underscores his commitment to innovation in genomics and clinical applications.