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Sarah is a Professor of Genomics, and chief investigator for the genetics of IBD study. She leads on optimisation and cleaning of digitally extracted NHS data, execution of contemporary sequencing of DNA and RNA from patient samples and integration of data from multiple ‘omic sources using machine learning approaches to inform clinical management. Amongst many other roles Sarah is also a research director at Central South Genomic Medicine Service. 

James is an associate professor at the University of Southampton and honorary consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Southampton Children’s Hospital. James has a specific interest in personalising therapy in IBD using genomic data. He has additional interests in application of AI and big data, within IBD research, with a focus on translational research in this area. In addition, James is the current BSPGHAN research chair and works closely with CICRA to promote awareness of IBD in children.

Alex is a data scientist and bioinformatician, with a focus on extraction, standardisation and improving use of clinical data in the IBD study. Whilst Alex uses AI and databases to improve curation and use of clinical data, he also works on analysis underpinning the molecular biology of IBD using genomic and transcriptomic data.

Iman is a computer scientist and bioinformatician working on analytical pipelines for genomic and other ‘omic data. Iman has an in depth understanding of pipeline optimisation and also works with extremely large datasets within Genomics England and UK Biobank.

Fernando is a 2^nd year PhD student using genomic data and machine learning to stratify outcomes and personalise diagnoses in patients with inflammatory bowel disease