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Groundbreaking AI trained on de-identified patient data to predict healthcare needs
In a world-first study, an artificial intelligence (AI) model is being trained on a set of NHS data for 57 million people in England, to transform patient care and improve or save lives.
New study reveals trends in lung disease across the UK over two decades
Research from HDR UK's Inflammation and Immunity Driver Programme provides the first comprehensive UK-Wide analysis of three major lung diseases—asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
A defining moment: Government announces a Health Data Research Service
Wellcome is partnering with the UK Government to establish a new £600m Health Data Research Service; an exciting development following a central recommendation of the Sudlow Review.
Understanding essential health data science skills and challenges for global health researchers
A new review highlights data science skills required for global health researchers and the barriers to accessing capacity building initiatives for Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
First-of-its-kind study evaluates link between shingles vaccine and reduced risk of dementia
New collaboration between GSK, UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) and HDR UK aims to deepen understanding of neurodegeneration using the UK’s health data ecosystem.
Eight new members join the UK Health Data Research Alliance
We are excited to start the new year by welcoming eight new members to the UK Health Data Research Alliance.
Celebrating excellence in health data research and team science
We are delighted to announce the shortlisted candidates for this year’s Susannah Boddie Award for Impact of the Year and Team of the Year Award.
Medical schools to integrate AI and data science skills into education
A new report emphasises the importance of preparing medical students for an increasingly technology-driven healthcare system.
Joint report offers design principles for a future health data research service
A new ABPI-HDR UK policy report sets out principles for the design of a future data service, including criteria for judging its success and priority national datasets for R&D.
