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Health Data Research UK and National Research Foundation Singapore formalise landmark partnership in health data science
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF), marking a collaborative partnership in healthcare and data science between the UK and Singapore.
Boost to diversity of population data in large genetic disease risk prediction resource
The addition of new data from more diverse, non-European populations to the Polygenic Score Catalog and a new software tool could help improve the accuracy of the disease risk prediction resource.
New catalyst to drive data-led research into respiratory diseases
The new Respiratory Data Science Catalyst, led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), will encourage and improve the use of respiratory data in innovative research.
COVID vaccines safe for pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy, studies suggest
Studies analysing health data from the English and Welsh populations show that COVID vaccines are safe for mums-to-be and prevent COVID dangers in pregnancy, in research enabled by the BHF Data...
DARE UK to receive £18 million to continue supporting secure sensitive data research
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has confirmed funding for the next phase of the DARE UK (Data and Analytics Research Environments UK) programme.
Health Data Research UK announces role changes in Senior Leadership Team
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is delighted to appoint a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and introduce a new Director of Data Partnerships role.
Warm welcome to Health Data Research UK’s newest Board Members
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is delighted to have four new members join our Board of Trustees.
AI tool aims to predict a person’s risk of dementia from brain scans
As part of the NEURii initiative, data scientists and clinical researchers will use brain scans from the entire Scottish population to build a software tool that they hope will be able to predict...
Travel Awards: Funding available to forge new collaborations in the field of Environmental Health Research
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and Helmholtz Centers Germany, are inviting applications for Travel Awards. Proposals are expected to facilitate researchers (at any level) to share existing...