Karen Mc Laren
About Karen Mc Laren
Karen Mc Laren is a Senior Project Manager at COSMIC with over 27 years of experience in the genomics field, focusing on somatic mutations in cancer. She has held various project management roles at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and has a background in Biology and English Literature from Roehampton University.
Work at COSMIC
Karen Mc Laren has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at COSMIC (Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer) since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the consolidation and quality curation of oncology data. Her responsibilities include managing projects that enhance the understanding of somatic mutations in cancer, leveraging her extensive experience in the genomics field. Karen employs a mix of agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies to ensure effective project management and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience at Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Karen Mc Laren has a substantial history with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, where she held multiple roles over a span of more than a decade. She worked as a Group Leader from 2000 to 2008, overseeing various scientific initiatives. Subsequently, she served as a Project Manager for the DNA Pipelines Transformation Team from 2011 to 2012, and later as a Sequencing Project Coordinator from 2009 to 2010. Her tenure also included a role as Senior Scientific Manager for 11 months in 2014 and as a Project Manager from 2015 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Karen Mc Laren studied at Roehampton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and English Literature from 1991 to 1994. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in scientific principles and communication skills. With over 27 years of experience in the genomics field, she specializes in curating somatic mutations in cancer and possesses strong business analysis skills that facilitate the identification and implementation of initiatives for stakeholder value.
Background in Genomics
Karen Mc Laren has dedicated her career to the genomics field, focusing on large-scale scientific projects. Her work primarily involves the curation of somatic mutations in cancer, contributing to advancements in oncology research. Her experience spans various roles that have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of genomics and project management, making her a valuable asset in scientific endeavors.