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Video: A Conversation with Illumina's President and CEO

Francis deSouza reveals his motivations, inspirations and what's next at Illumina

A Conversation with Illumina's President and CEO
6 July 2016

Francis deSouza's first one-on-one interview as President and CEO of Illumina.

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