{"id":4250,"date":"2018-02-07T12:26:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T12:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/?p=4250"},"modified":"2018-02-07T12:26:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T12:26:12","slug":"54-million-funding-to-transform-health-through-data-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/news\/54-million-funding-to-transform-health-through-data-science\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a354 million funding to transform health through data science"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a354 million funding to transform health through data science<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health Data Research UK is awarding \u00a330 million funding to six sites across the UK to address challenging healthcare issues through use of data science.\u00a0 Each site has world-class expertise; a track record in using health data to derive new knowledge, scientific discovery and insight; and works in close partnership with NHS bodies and the public to translate research findings into benefits for patients and populations.<\/p>\n

From April this year, the six sites will work collaboratively as foundation partners in Health Data Research UK to make game-changing improvements in people\u2019s health by harnessing data science at scale across the UK.<\/p>\n

The successful Health Data Research UK sites are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Cambridge<\/strong> \u2013 Wellcome Sanger Institute, European Bioinformatics Institute, University of Cambridge<\/li>\n
  2. London<\/strong> \u2013 UCL, Imperial College London, King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine<\/li>\n
  3. Midlands<\/strong> \u2013 University of Birmingham, University of Leicester, University of Nottingham, University of Warwick, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust<\/li>\n
  4. Oxford<\/strong> \u2013 University of Oxford<\/li>\n
  5. Scotland<\/strong> \u2013 University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, University of Glasgow, University of St Andrews, University of Strathclyde<\/li>\n
  6. Wales\/Northern Ireland<\/strong> \u2013 Swansea University, Queen\u2019s University Belfast<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each site\u2019s research organisations will receive long-term funding awards and will become part of a collaborative research community working together to deliver the priorities of Health Data Research UK.\u00a0 This initial funding is awarded following a rigorous application process, which included interviews with an international panel of experts.<\/p>\n

    Professor Andrew Morris, Director of Health Data Research UK, commented:<\/p>\n

    \u201cI am delighted to make today\u2019s announcement, which marks the start of a unique opportunity for scientists, researchers and clinicians to use their collective expertise to transform the health of the population.<\/p>\n

    The six HDR UK sites, comprising 22 universities, research and NHS organisations, have tremendous individual strengths and will form a solid foundation for our long-term ambition.\u00a0 By working together and with NHS and industry partners to the highest ethical standards, our vision is to harness data science on a national scale. This will unleash the potential for data and technologies to drive breakthroughs in medical research, improving the way we are able to prevent, detect and diagnose diseases like cancer, heart disease and asthma.<\/p>\n

    I am grateful to our funders who recognise the importance of collaboration at scale, and the pivotal contribution of health data research to the UK\u2019s ambition to be a global leader in life sciences, for health and economic benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n

    This is the first phase of investment to establish Health Data Research UK. \u00a0A further \u00a324 million will be invested in upcoming activities, including a Future Talent Programme and work to address targeted data research challenges through additional partnership sites.<\/p>\n

    Health Data Research UK is committed to the highest ethical standards and will work with experts in public engagement to ensure the public voice is central to its activity. It will work at scale and forge national and international partnerships to deliver:<\/p>\n