Research Data Scotland
Rachel Edwards is an accomplished professional currently serving as a Patient and Public Engagement Officer at Health Data Research UK since October 2022. Previously, Rachel held various communication roles at The University of Edinburgh from May 2017 to October 2022, including Communications Officer, Communications Manager, and Digital Engagement Officer, where notable achievements included leading the Traveller Genes launch and developing social media strategies. Earlier experience includes positions in clinical trials and pharmacovigilance at Chiltern, and a self-employed role specializing in invertebrate biology. Rachel holds a Master of Science in Science Communication and Public Engagement from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Biology from Edinburgh Napier University.
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Research Data Scotland
Research Data Scotland (RDS) is working to unlock the power of public sector data to make it quicker and simpler to do research and improve lives. Established in 2021 by the Scottish Government, RDS connects researchers to public sector data making it faster and simpler to generate evidence to help others improve society. Working in partnership, we provide system leadership to transform Scotland’s public sector data systems, aligning and simplifying policies and approaches. We do this by safely and securely widening the range of data available, creating new data assets and providing a single point of contact for effective access to public sector data. RDS is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, funded by Scottish Government, and a partnership between Scottish Government, leading universities and public bodies, such as Public Health Scotland (PHS) and National Records Scotland (NRS).