Audacity to sequence: Eric Green on the early days of genomics

5 August 2026

The Human Genome Project ended in 2003. For Illumina Chief Medical Officer Eric Green, it was the start of everything. In Episode 3 of The Sequence, he sits down with Cande Rogert, Vice President and Global Head of Advanced Science, to explore the competition and collaboration behind the project, the breakthroughs that followed, and what it could take to bring genomic medicine into healthcare systems around the world. Drawing on a career spanning academia, government, and now the private sector, Dr. Green discusses how the field can move from generating genomic information to using it meaningfully—and why access, education, implementation, and equity must keep pace with discovery. The Sequence video podcast brings you candid conversations with the people leading the genomics revolution. From scientific breakthroughs to the journeys that brought them here, listen in as scientists, builders, and leaders share their stories from inside Illumina. Experience what it's like to be a part of the genomics revolution shaping the future of DNA. Subscribe to the Illumina video channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=IlluminaInc A global genomics leader, Illumina provides comprehensive next-generation sequencing solutions to the research, clinical, and applied markets. Through collaborative innovation, Illumina is fueling groundbreaking advancements in oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, microbiology, agriculture, forensic science, and beyond. View customer spotlight videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajfheLzgbI4S7xBn7IDbt79 View Illumina webinars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlahpXlnrrXlQw9itVJ8yHwUZ View Illumina support videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajbm2KGsICWb-JOnusJfYvM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumina X: https://x.com/illumina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminainc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminainc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illuminainc

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