UK Biobank
Víctor Díaz Dones is a research radiographer currently employed at UK Biobank since March 2023, with a robust professional background in imaging and technical services. Prior roles include Technical Services Specialist at SCHMITZ u. Söhne Ibérica S.L. from February 2021 to February 2023, providing technical support for electromedical devices across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. Notable experience also encompasses positions such as Theatres Radiographer at AGRUPACION MEDICA DEL MARESME SL, Research Senior Radiographer at UK Biobank, and various roles within the NHS, including Locum and Diagnostic Senior Radiographer. Early career experience involved portering and radiography at Hospital Universitario Getafe. Educational qualifications include a Radiographer degree from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, along with specialized training in MRI Cardiac Imaging and recent participation in a Cardiac MRI seminar.
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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.