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👋 Hello Instagram! We’re excited to introduce ourselves and welcome you into our community.

At Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), we’re exploring how we can safely and securely use health data to solve real-world problems. From earlier diagnoses and life-saving treatments to tackling global health challenges—data is the key! 🗝️

Whether you're a researcher, student, technologist, or just curious about health data science, you can play a role in shaping the future of research and healthcare.

Want to stay updated on the latest in health data science, advance your career or find out how you can get involved in making a difference?

Give us a follow! 🔔

#DataScience #HealthTech #Research #Technology #DataScienceCareers Introducing Health Data Research UK (HDR UK). by @hdrukofficial

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Can music be counted as health data?

One of our Take the Lead projects, Data in Harmony, explored health and wellbeing in older adults through music, movement and journaling.

Led by Trish Vella-Burrows, founder of Music4Wellbeing, the project found that group singing consistently supported wellbeing, with participants linking it to improved mood, confidence, social connection and a greater sense of purpose.

Find out more about the project in our visuals, created by Shalom Vic-Jumbo - @simeevlogs

Follow along as we spotlight more Take the Lead projects and discover how communities are putting people at the heart of health data.

#takethelead #healthdataresearch #communityhealthdata #communityprojects #creativeprojects Blue graded square with faded image in the background of people dancing. White text reads: "What if one song could change someone's week? Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges facing older adults-and it can have a serious impact on health. Swipe to see how music is helping communities reconnect. by @hdrukofficial

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📣 We're celebrating a major milestone for dementia research as the Dementia Trials Accelerator passes its half way point.

This #WorldBrainDay, we're celebrating a major milestone: 5,000 people have completed their appointments as part of the Dementia Trials Accelerator (DTA), taking us halfway to our goal of 10,000 research-ready volunteers.

Thank you to every participant, researcher, clinician and partner helping to accelerate dementia research and shape the future of clinical trials.

To find out more about the Dementia Trials Accelerator, head to the link in our bio.

#DementiaResearch #ClinicalTrials #BrainHealth #ResearchMatters White words on green graded background with logos of HDR UK and UK DRI. Words read: "My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Watching her deteriorate with no prospect of a cure was heartbreaking for the whole family." Susie, 75, Dementia Trials Accelerator participant. Swipe to find out more about our work. by @hdrukofficial

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POV: You’re starting your unforgettable summer internship 📹

A huge thank you to our talented intern @dara_or_simi for capturing their experience of this year’s HDR UK Black Internship Programme opening ceremony.

We’re wishing you, along with the rest of the 2026 cohort, every success. We can’t wait to see what you achieve! 🌟

#BlackInternProg #HealthData #DataScience #STEMCareers by @hdrukofficial

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20 days ago

Our Black Internship Programme Opening Ceremony marked the beginning of another exciting summer, bringing together this year’s interns, alumni, hosts and partners to kick off what promises to be an incredible eight weeks.

From inspiring opening remarks by Raqiya Ali from our 2025 cohort, to an engaging fireside chat with Ade Williams and Karen Ambrose, the day was filled with insightful conversations, practical workshops and opportunities to build new connections.

We also had Fatemeh Torabi introduce this year’s Technical Challenge, workshops with Sandra Mighty and Ronke Lawal, and a hugely competitive marshmallow tower challenge! The brilliant day ended with closing reflections from Martin Levermore, Chair of the Black Internship Advisory Board.

We wish this year’s interns the best of luck and can’t wait to see what they’ll achieve!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success, including our HDR UK colleagues, alumni volunteers, speakers and facilitators. And special thanks to photographer, Marlene Landu, for capturing so many special moments!

#BlackInternProg #HealthData #DataScience #STEMCareers by @hdrukofficial

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🆕 New research!

Obesity inequalities in England have widened since COVID-19, with steepest increases in new cases in young adults.

This new study from researchers at @cambridgeuniversity, @the_bhf Data Science Centre, and @georgeinstitute found that obesity affected nearly a third of adults in England in 2025. Disadvantaged groups carry a disproportionate burden of the obesity crisis, and this gap has widened since the COVID-19 pandemic.

🗝️ What were the key findings of this research?

➡️ Obesity is rising: rates of new cases increased by 4% overall in 2025 compared with pre-pandemic

➡️ Young adults hit hardest: rates of new obesity cases rose almost 20% in people aged 30-39, and by 16% in those aged 20-29

➡️ Risk rises with deprivation: rates of obesity cases were 35% higher for people with the highest socioeconomic deprivation

➡️ Ethnicity and deprivation compound: obesity affected 66% among the most socioeconomically deprived Black women aged 60-69 - nearly double the figure for the least-deprived White women of the same age

➡️ Large geographical differences: 48% of people in some areas of northeast England were affected by obesity - nearly six times that of the most affluent parts of central London.

Read the full story by visiting the News section of our website (link in bio).

#Obesity #Cardiovascular #HealthData #DataScience #COVID by @hdrukofficial

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Rejection mail go wan wound you, but omo iya mi, mafo. God is cooking - From Temi to Temi.

Got the opportunity to intern at one of the biggest trusts in the NHS, Guy’s and St Thomas, as a clinical scientist this summer.

We’re not there yet but we’re at least one step closer 😊

Thank you @hdrukofficial for creating this opportunity 🎉 by @hdrukofficial

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A few months ago, SAF was able to host free football sessions for girls aged 5–11 with the support of HDR through their ‘Take the Lead’ programme. The sessions focused on girls’ football, helping participants develop skills, improve fitness and build confidence both on and off the pitch. Throughout the project, it was amazing to see the girls grow in confidence, make new friends and share so many smiles along the way. ⚽💙

A huge thank you to the HDR grant ‘Take the Lead’, which allowed SAF to deliver these sessions and create more opportunities for girls to get involved in football. We can’t wait to build on this success!

A thank you to @francescaljones_ as well for the wonderful photos and attending one of our sessions to see the great work SAF does!

#girlsfootball #takethelead #grassrootsfootball by @hdrukofficial

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👋 We are delighted to welcome the newest members of our Public Advisory Board.

HDR UK’s Public Advisory Board plays a vital role in ensuring that patient and public perspectives are embedded in everything we do, helping to shape health data research that is trustworthy, transparent and delivers real public benefit.

We look forward to working with our new members and learning from the diverse expertise and perspectives they bring.

We’d also like to give a huge thank you to our outgoing Board members for their invaluable contributions, commitment and guidance. 👏

Learn more and meet the new members by visiting the News section of our website (linked in bio).

#HealthData #DataScience #PublicInvolvement #PPIE #PublicVoices by @hdrukofficial

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Congratulations to Professor Andrew Morris, Director of HDR UK, on being knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.

The award recognises his UK-wide leadership of research and training to accelerate the trustworthy use of health data to improve the lives of patients and their families, including in dementia, cardiovascular disease and health inequalities.

As HDR UK’s inaugural Director, Andrew has worked to enable research that improves people’s lives through the responsible use of health data.

Read more by visiting the News section of the HDR UK website, linked in bio. by @hdrukofficial

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Today at the Northern Health Futures (NortHFutures) Hub Public Showcase event in (rainy) Newcastle, we have two posters from 2025 alumni interns highlighting the collaborative work between HDR UK’s Black Internship Programme and NortHFutures.

Congratulations Muhinyia Ndegwa and Brandon Coke on showcasing your exciting projects! 👏

#NortHFutures #BlackInternProg #HealthData #DataScience #PublicHealth taken in Newcastle Helix by @hdrukofficial

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Throwback to our London intern meet-up, which was held in @sevendialsmkt a couple of weeks ago. ☀️

The weather was hot and the iced tea was flowing but most importantly, intern Ini brought along the best fan to get us through! 🪭

Lots of new connections were made, we discussed the science of afro hair and we also learned... Emmanuel knows everybody!

Last up on our intern meet tour is Newcastle, in collaboration with Northern Health Futures (NortHFutures) Hub.

#BlackInternProg #HealthData #DataScience #STEMCareers by @hdrukofficial

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