What if you could get a glimpse of the future of your health, today? Our scientists have developed a new generative AI model, trained using large-scale health records, that can estimate how human health may change over time. Watch to find out more. 🖥️🧬

AI forecasts chances of disease more than 20 years ahead ✅ An algorithm built with ChatGPT-like technology predicts over 1,000 diseases from information provided by more than 400,000 UK Biobank participants.

ICYMI, my feature for @resprofnews.bsky.social on @ukbiobank.bsky.social: Changing the game for health researchers www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...

Join us this December for the UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2025 - available both in-person in London and online! Discover the latest research breakthroughs, innovative developments and take the opportunity to network with researchers, industry experts, and the UK Biobank team.

📢👩‍🔬Researchers, are you wondering how resources like UK Biobank can support your project? This helpful guide from @natureportfolio.nature.com explains what biobanks are, how they work, and compares some of the global options available 🔽

📣 Calling all researchers! Have you used UK Biobank data to drive meaningful health impacts? Submit your work for our Scientific Impact Awards and get recognised at our conference this December in London.

🧠 An AI algorithm trained on data from 20,000 UK Biobank participants can spot early signs of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

We're delighted to announce that our Principal Investigator and CEO Professor Sir Rory Collins, has been awarded the @royalsociety.org's Buchanan Medal for leading practice altering cardiovascular clinical trials and leading UK Biobank 🏅

Attending the Personalized Health and Related Technologies conference in Zurich this Thursday? Catch UK Biobank Deputy Chief Scientist Dr Adam Lewandowski ✅

Attending the European Society of Cardiology Congress on 29th Aug? Join our morning session from 8:15-9:45am - 'From genes to outcomes: how the UK Biobank is shaping the future of cardiology' ✅

All speaker presentations from last month's 100K Imaging Project celebration at the Royal Society are now available to view ✅

🗞️ How ancient herders brought multiple sclerosis to Europe 🌍 DNA from 1,600 ancient people and 400,000 UK Biobank participants reveals why MS is more common among norther Europeans. One of the study leaders, Professor Astrid Iversen, from the @ox.ac.uk on the findings 🔽

✅ Published in @natureportfolio.nature.com today, the paper describing the initial whole-genome sequencing analysis of 500,000 UK Biobank participants. Read here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Recently we held two very special events to celebrate the completion of our landmark imaging project. First we held a scientific showcase at the Royal Society, followed by a reception at the House of Commons. Here's some of the highlights from the Royal Society event 🔽

🤔 New to our Research Analysis Platform? Why not take a look at our RStudio guide! This guide walks you through launching RStudio, accessing data, and running your first analyses. Perfect for R users diving into UK Biobank data! 📘 Read the full guide: community.ukbiobank....

💬 "It's just a super, super valuable resource." Evan Mills from Thermo Fisher Scientific on the value of attending the UK Biobank Scientific Conference. 📅 8th December 📍 London Book your place before 31st August to secure our early bird ticket price for £10: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

📣 We're now inviting submissions for the new UK Biobank Scientific Impact Awards 📝 Judges will be looking for entries that showcase: Data-driven science through advanced methods, Insightful analysis and the application of findings to clinical or policy settings.

Earlier this month we celebrated reaching our goal of capturing full body scans of 100,000 UK Biobank participants. Explore some of the interesting research stories that have been published using our Imaging Project data ✅ www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/research-sto...

Meet fellow researchers, industry partners, and UK Biobank teams at our Scientific Conference in London on 8th December! ✅ A day of connection, collaboration, and celebration awaits! Don’t miss out on our early bird ticket for £10, available until 31st August.

Incredible milestone from #UKBiobank! Congratulations on scanning 100,000 participants. This unprecedented imaging resource is already transforming dementia diagnosis and research. Proud that #DPUK contributed to this journey that will benefit patients for generations to come. #DementiaResearch

As our record-breaking Imaging Project crosses the 100K finish line, researchers are working hard to reveal what the data can tell us about why we get ill as we age - and what to do about it. 🔍 🗞️ Find out more here: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/research-sto...

Full-body scans of 100,000 people could change way diseases are detected and treated

💬 Professor Sir Rory Collins, Principal Investigator and CEO, UK Biobank on reaching the 100K Imaging Project milestone 🔽

100,000 Participants scanned ✅ We are delighted to have completed the world's largest whole body imaging project, scanning the brains, hearts, abdomens, blood vessels, bones and joints of 100,000 volunteers.

Explore these findings using data from the pilot Pharma Proteomics Project 🔽

🔬 Every day researchers around the world are using UK Biobank data in new and creative ways. UK Biobank Deputy Chief Scientist Dr Adam Lewandowski, selected a recent study into the sugar intake of children and its relation to diabetes later in life.

🎉 Congratulations to our Principal Investigator and CEO, Professor Sir Rory Collins, on graduating as an honorary Doctor of Science from the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social 👏

📰There have been no shortage of interesting research stories published using UK Biobank data during the month of June. We’ve put together a collection for you to read 🔽

Our latest webinar is available on YouTube, looking in depth at data from our extensive sleep questionnaire. Discover what’s included, how the data were collected, and how they could support your next research project: youtu.be/QypSUob3_to...

We are delighted with the news that @ukbiobank.bsky.social will receive £20m from the UK Government to complete the world's most significant study of proteins in our blood. ✅

🎙️ Professor Sir Rory Collins on the latest episode of the Statecraft podcast. ✅ Hosted by Santi Ruiz, the podcast explores how policies and institutions are made. Listen here: www.statecraft.pub/p/how-the-uk...

🤔 New to our Research Analysis Platform? Why not take a look at our RStudio guide! This guide walks you through launching RStudio, accessing data, and running your first analyses. Perfect for R users diving into our data! 📘 Read the full guide: community.ukbiobank....

Our latest webinar is now available, looking in depth at data from our extensive sleep questionnaire. 😴✅ Discover what’s included, how the data were collected, and how they could support your next research project. 📺 youtu.be/QypSUob3_to...

Understanding how data is structured on our Research Analysis Platform (UKB-RAP) is key to efficient research. View our guide which includes: 📁 Bulk data (e.g. genome sequencing, imaging) 📊 Phenotype data (e.g. demographics, questionnaires) 🧪 Assay results

📰 Throughout May we have seen a number of interesting health research stories published featuring UK Biobank data. Take a look at this selection 🔽

We are pleased to be part of the new UK genomic ethics network to find collaborative solutions to the health challenges we face. Find out more 🔽

Learn more about our newly released sleep data with our latest webinar 📺 Whether you're new to UK Biobank or already working with our data, this session will help you make the most of this unique resource. ✅ Catch up here: ow.ly/lOwv50VWXHC

spent yesterday seeing research from the perspective of a participant. Discussed it with one of the people testing me, and we agreed it’s remarkable that thousands of people agree to be scanned for hours for no reward - rather like blood doning - restores faith in humanity @ukbiobank.bsky.social

💬 "UK Biobank is just the best resource in the world to help us find that information." Professor Aiden Doherty from the @ox.ac.uk on how our data is supporting health research into physical activity and sleep.

😴 Our latest data release includes results from one of the most in-depth sleep surveys of its kind. Here's a snapshot of just a few of the results collected 🔽

We're delighted with passing the latest milestone in the construction of our new headquarters, reaching the topping out stage. ✅

💬 "There are just so many imaginative uses of the data by the current PhD students of today." Professor Aiden Doherty on the harnessing of UK Biobank data by @ox.ac.uk PhD students. ✅

📰 In the news | April saw a number of exciting health research discoveries using UK Biobank data in the media spotlight. We’ve gathered a collection for you to read 🔽 🧵

Early bird access is available to our 2025 Scientific Conference! ✅ We bring together expert speakers to share the latest insights from UK Biobank data. Learn about upcoming data collections & how you can enhance your research studies. ✅ Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...

✅ The upcoming webinar from the Progress Educational Trust featuring UK Biobank Deputy Chief Scientist Adam Lewandowski is just 1️⃣ week away. This free virtual event will explore the different approaches to the UK's largest genomics projects. 📝 Sign up here: www.progress.org.uk/...

🖊️ 'Why responsible international data sharing can help us all' In a letter, Professor Sir Rory Collins, CEO and Principal Investigator of UK Biobank has outlined the importance of secure data sharing in enabling global health research. Read here: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Scientists move to allay fears over China’s access to UK Biobank Experts say @ukbiobank.bsky.social “takes data protection seriously” but recognise need for ongoing public reassurance www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p... @resprofnews.bsky.social

In response to a recent Guardian article about why approved researchers in China can access our data, we have provided some additional information for our participants, including how we follow Government guidance on who can use UK Biobank. Please read here: ow.ly/yWsi50VAIIH

🎙️ Hear our Chief Scientist, Professor Naomi Allen on the latest episode of the Talking General Practice Podcast! Discover more about UK Biobank and how crucial primary care data will be when incorporated with our data set. ✅ Listen here: ow.ly/cUAK50VyOmO

New opportunity at UK Biobank: Director of Projects and Change ✅ We're looking for an experienced individual to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives across our organisation.