Jane Grimwood

Jane Grimwood is a British microbiologist.

Early life and education Grimwood was born in England. Her father was a chemist, and she always wanted to be a scientist as a child. They discovered that chromosome 19 has the highest gene density of any human chromosome, and were able to link certain genes on the chromosome to genetic diseases including insulin-resistant diabetes.

Current work Since the Human Genome Project finished in 2008, Grimwood has led a group of researchers who focus on sequencing and finishing a group of eukaryotic genomes that include fungi, plants, and vertebrates.