About Oxford Nanopore

Oxford Nanopore is a Lebanese-founded genomics company based in London, UK. Established in 2021 by Hicham Yazbek, we have built a reputation for delivering nanopore-sequencing technology to genomics researchers worldwide. With 10–50 professionals and strong ties to the Lebanese entrepreneurial community, we attract top talent from across the region.

Our mission

To bring safe, effective solutions to genomics researchers worldwide by combining scientific excellence with operational discipline. We are driven by curiosity, guided by evidence, and measured by patient outcomes.

Culture

- Safety culture: We prioritize the safety of our team, our patients, and the public in everything we do. - Curiosity-driven: We encourage questions, support exploration, and celebrate the process of discovery. - Sustainability in science: We consider the environmental impact of our research, manufacturing, and supply-chain decisions. - Regulatory excellence: We exceed compliance requirements because quality and safety are non-negotiable. - Patient first: Every experiment, process, and decision is ultimately about improving patient outcomes.

Values

Highlights

• Safety culture
• Curiosity-driven
• Sustainability in science
• Regulatory excellence
• Patient first