Francis deSouza, former CEO of Illumina, joins 4baseCare’s Advisory Board

Francis deSouza is known for his strong track record of advancing healthcare through leveraging the power of genomics. In his decade-long career leading Illumina, the world’s leading provider of DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, he played a key role in making genomics more accessible globally.

Under his leadership from 2016 to 2023, Illumina significantly reduced sequencing costs, delivered innovative clinical solutions, and expanded operations to 150+ countries.

“I am excited to join 4baseCare and to work with Hitesh and Kshitij. The company’s mission to make genomics accessible and affordable for under-represented populations deeply resonates with me,” said Francis deSouza. “4baseCare has shown remarkable growth over the last 6 years, and I am confident that this is just the beginning of our journey to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients in India and the region.”

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