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Obituary: Gertjan van Ommen (1947-2020)

  • OPINION
  • Offentliggørelse 16 November 2020

It is with great sadness that the Commission learnt of the passing of Professor Emeritus Gertjan van Ommen, a leading figure in the 1+ Million Genomes initiative. The European Commission was privileged to have been able to work with him. We will miss him dearly.

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Read the full obituary from Marco Marsella, Head of Unit at the European Commission (DG Connect - eHealth, well-being and ageing unit).

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