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.

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Professor Sir Rory Collins

Rosalind Harwood Piema

Stuart Holt

Catherine Joynson

Gareth Gregory

John Busby

Marcus Cheetham

Rob Nicholls

Naomi Clarke

Samantha Welsh

Lauren Carson

The Data Team at UK Biobank is responsible for managing and analyzing the extensive biomedical data collected from 500,000 UK participants. This includes processing and curating genetic, lifestyle, and health information for research purposes, ensuring data quality and integrity, and supporting approved researchers globally by providing data insights and analytical expertise to advance health-related studies. The team's skilled analysts and bioinformaticians work collaboratively to extract meaningful patterns and insights from the biobank's rich dataset, contributing significantly to the understanding and treatment of serious and life-threatening illnesses.

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