Illumina announced that Eric Green, former director of the U.S. National Human Genome Research Institute, will join as chief medical officer next month, filling a role vacant since 2023. In an interview Green told GenomeWeb he intends to advocate for integrating genomics into clinical care and help Illumina shift from technology development toward clinical‑grade applications. The hire underscores Illumina’s strategic emphasis on translating sequencing platforms into routine medical practice.