Our foundations
COSMIC (Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer) was set up in the Cancer Programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute by Professor Sir Mike Stratton and Professor Andy Futreal and their team. Over the course of 20 years, it has become an integral part of the cancer research ecosystem. Delve into the motivations and great minds behind the development of our Knowledgebase, and learn how we are ensuring our longevity and innovation for years to come.

Our team
Meet the expert team behind the exemplary data. At COSMIC, we are driven by a shared passion for unravelling the complexities of cancer genetics and providing invaluable resources to the global research community. Our team comprises brilliant minds from a range of disciplines, united in our mission to advance patient outcomes through comprehensive genomic data research.

Current opportunities
Explore current opportunities to join our diverse, mission-driven team at the forefront of cancer research. Apply today to help COSMIC shape the future of cancer genomics!

Our sustainable business model
Discover how our sustainable business model ensures continued innovation and development within the COSMIC knowledgebase. Learn about the intentions behind our approach and how our partnership with QIAGEN helps expand the impact of COSMIC’s data.
