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Evidence to transform the future of data curation training
A detailed new report from the Data Curation Skills for Sensitive Data project has identified gaps in the training provision for those working with sensitive data and highlights the importance of...
Matt Bonam appointed as Executive Director of the BHF Data Science Centre
Following the successful renewal of the Centre’s funding for five more years, Matt Bonam will lead the Centre into its next phase as the new Executive Director.
New guide designed to support clinicians in navigating the evolving landscape of real-world data research
A new guide aims to support healthcare professionals in understanding and critically evaluating observational studies that use real-world data - a rapidly growing area of medical research.
First participants in the Dementia Trials Accelerator to boost clinical trial participation to thousands of people
The Dementia Trials Accelerator has taken a significant step towards transforming dementia clinical trials by welcoming its first participants into clinics.
Announcing new appointments to our board in 2026
This spring, Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is pleased to welcome two appointments to our Board of Trustees.
Introducing the Data Access Map: A clearer route to health data
Find out how this London-Underground-inspired guide can help researchers better understand the pathways for secure data access.
New Gateway feature: Embed content directly on your own website with widgets
The new widget feature on the Health Data Research Gateway helps organisations increase the visibility of their data assets to researchers by showcasing live Gateway content directly on their own...
Major review reveals air pollution and asthma combine to undermine children’s education
A new scoping review from the Inflammation & Immunity Driver Programme finds that asthma is the most consistent and influential factor linked to school absence and poorer educational outcomes...
Study finds prescription data alone may misclassify diseases in research
A new UK study analysing health records from more than 400,000 patients suggests that relying solely on prescription records to determine whether patients have certain diseases could produce...
