UK Biobank
Miriam Kingsley is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as the Head of Marketing - Researcher Engagement at UK Biobank since September 2024. Prior to this role, Miriam held the position of Marketing Communications Manager at both Victrex and Invibio from August 2018 to September 2024. Miriam's experience also includes significant roles at Hearst Health International as Senior Product Marketing Manager from September 2012 to July 2018, and as Clinical Editorial Manager & Team Leader at Hearst from January 2010 to September 2012. Earlier in their career, Miriam served as a Journal Editor for Springer Nature Group and in editorial positions at BioMed Central and F1000. Educated in Forensic Science with Chemistry from Nottingham Trent University, Miriam also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.
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UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UK Biobank’s database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that’s in the public interest. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the UK. With their consent, they provided detailed information about their lifestyle, physical measures and had blood, urine and saliva sample collected and stored for future analysis. UK Biobank’s research resource is a major contributor in the advancement of modern medicine and treatment, enabling better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses – including cancer, heart diseases and stroke. UK Biobank is generously supported by its founding funders the Wellcome Trust and UK Medical Research Council, as well as the Department of Health, Scottish Government, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. The organisation has over 150 dedicated members of staff, based in multiple locations across the UK.