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Huanming Yang

Huanming Yang

Bioinformatics, Genetics, Research and Clinical Research
Beijing, Beijing, China

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Huanming Yang is a globally recognized leader in genetic and genomic research. He founded BGI, the largest genomics organization in the world presently, in 1999.

Yang and his collaborators at BGI have made significant contributions to the International Human Genome Project, the International Human HapMap project and the 1000 Genomes Project. In conjunction with its research projects, BGI has established its technical platforms based on large-scale genome sequencing, efficient bioinformatics analyses, and innovative genetic healthcare initiatives.
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