Speaker Profile
PMWC PIONEER AWARD
Honored for bringing nanopore long-read sequencing into clinical practice, enabling real-time whole-genome analysis (SVs, phasing, methylation) and faster results from sample to report
Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, Oxford Nanopore
Biography
CEO and co-founder of Oxford Nanopore Technologies, pioneering real-time, scalable DNARNA sequencing. With a PhD in bioelectronic technology, he led the company from spinout to global player, transforming genomics with portable sequencing devices. Sanghera champions accessible, decentralized sequencing for research, healthcare, and public health worldwide.
Talk
In conversation with Gordon Sanghera
Gordon will chart his journey as CEO of Oxford Nanopore, from early vision and product development, through to scaling operations, navigating challenges, achieving their IPO and onward growth since then. He reflects on the importance of culture, innovation and resilient leadership, and how these strong foundations can help to drive the company forward.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2026 Silicon Valley
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