About

Delve into the foundations behind the world’s most comprehensive resource for exploring the impact of somatic mutations in human cancer. Here, you can get to know the expert team behind our work and explore current opportunities to join us at the forefront of cancer research

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.

An aerial photo of the Wellcome Genome Campus
Wellcome Sanger Institute

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.

A photograph of the COSMIC team stood outside of the Biodata Innovation Centre on the Wellcome Genome Campus

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!

A photograph of two members of the COSMIC team. They are conversing over a laptop and smiling at each other

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.

An image of an oak tree on the Wellcome Genome Campus. It is outside the Sulston building, home of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Phil Mynott/ Wellcome Sanger Institute

Want to learn more?

Our team of experts are eager to hear from you, please click the link below to find out how to reach out to us