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Population Data Science is a growing and multi-disciplinary field, which focuses on collections of individuals, and the biological, economic, social, and environmental experiences that shape their lives, their health, and their well-being. Their group led by Professors David Ford and Ronan Lyons, works locally, across the UK, and internationally to deliver a range of infrastructural,..
Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
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In this blog post, Dr Helen Hodges, Research Officer and Data Scientist, Environment and Health (ENVHE) Research Centre in Population Data Science at Swansea University and CASCADE Partnership at Cardiff University, shares her inspirational journey into research with us. What did you do before joining the ENVHE/ CASCADE? I returned to academia to do my...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
3w ago
Now in its eighteenth year of operation, the SAIL Databank has become a world leading Trusted Research Environment (TRE) and secure Data Repository, accredited to the highest industry standards. Recognised as one of the world’s broadest and best-characterised population databanks, SAIL hosts comprehensive data about the Welsh population and is increasingly entrusted to manage data...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
3w ago
A collaborative team of researchers led by Population Data Science at Swansea University has been awarded funding by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to investigate the feasibility of a new longitudinal birth cohort study focusing on children at risk of poor outcomes. Millions of children in the UK experience adversity early in life,...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
3w ago
The Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre has released its first Annual Report (2023-2024), highlighting the Evidence Centre’s rigorous, timely, and relevant research, which addresses evidence needs for the Welsh Government, the NHS, Social Care Wales, and other key stakeholders. During the first year, the Evidence Centre received 145 questions from stakeholders, and 29...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
3w ago
From September 15th to 19th, 2024, Chicago hosted the 2024 International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) Conference, themed “Adapting to a Changing World.” As Gold Sponsors, the Population Data Science team at Swansea University was proud to support this prestigious event, which gathered leading researchers, innovators, and practitioners from across the globe to exchange cutting-edge...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
3w ago
SAIL blog. Published 03/10/2024 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions globally, yet the diagnosis and clinical care often differ significantly between males and females. We spoke to Dr. Joanna Martin, a Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University, to talk about the study she lead using data from the SAIL Databank to explore these disparities....
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
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SeRP (Secure eResearch Platform) and SAIL Databank, based in Population Data Science at Swansea University Medical School, play a pivotal role in the groundbreaking collaboration between Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today, formalises this partnership, marking a significant milestone in leveraging data science...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
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DATAMIND news. Published 25th September 2024 DATAMIND continues to evolve, creating new opportunities to expand our impact on mental health research across the UK. Over the years, we have built a distributed multi-site data hub curating Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) datasets that are readily available to researchers, the NHS, policymakers, and industry. Built on innovation,...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
1M ago
The recent annual report from HAPPEN Wales, based in Population Data Science at Swansea University, reveals key insights into the health and wellbeing of primary school children in Wales. With over 7,000 responses from more than 600 schools, HAPPEN can better understand physical, emotional, and social health trends while giving children a voice, helping schools...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University Blog
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Our annual Population Data Science Internship Programme came to a close on Thursday 22nd of August 2024, with a showcase event held in the Data Science Building at Swansea University. Throughout the summer, a cohort of sixteen students have been working on a variety of research and development projects within our multidisciplinary teams across the...
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