Sari Ward
About Sari Ward
Sari Ward serves as the Principal Database Curator at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, focusing on the COSMIC database since 2019. She has a background in scientific research, having worked at Pfizer for eight years prior to her current role.
Work at COSMIC
Sari Ward has been serving as the Principal Database Curator at COSMIC (Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer) since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the curation of cancer mutation data, ensuring its accuracy and accessibility for researchers. Her tenure at COSMIC extends back to 2010 when she began working at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. With over a decade of experience in this field, she plays a crucial role in advancing cancer genomics research.
Education and Expertise
Sari Ward studied at the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku from 1987 to 1993. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in data management and analysis, which is essential for her current role in database curation. Her expertise lies in the integration of scientific data and its application in cancer research.
Background in Pharmaceutical Research
Before her current position, Sari Ward worked at Pfizer for a total of 11 years. She held the position of Senior Scientist from 2002 to 2010 and previously served as a Research Scientist from 1999 to 2002. Her experience in the pharmaceutical industry has contributed to her skills in scientific research and data analysis, which are vital in her current role at COSMIC.