Carole Goble

Sage Bionetworks is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA that was founded in 2009 by Stephen H. Friend. The private company focuses on developing and applying open practices to data-driven research for the advancement of human health. The company's interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers work together to provide researchers access to technology tools and scientific approaches to share data, benchmark methods, and explore collective insights, all backed by Sage's gold-standard governance protocols and commitment to user-centered design. Sage is a 501c3 and is supported through a portfolio of competitive research grants, commercial partnerships, and philanthropic contributions.

Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council operates a funding agency for academic research and training. It funds bioscience, people and research infrastructure that helps to tackle major challenges such as the impact of climate change, a healthier old age, and sustainable food production, land use and energy production. The company is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom.