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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 14h

Are you attending @geneticssociety.bsky.social #ashg25 next week? So are we!

A few of our team will be visiting @dnanexus.bsky.social stand #733, 10-11am on Thursday. Come say hi and ask us your questions! 👋

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 2d

Some exciting metabolomic work from @nightingalehealth.com using UK Biobank data 🔽

Metabolomic data for the full UK Biobank cohort will be made available to researchers as part of our upcoming data release next month ✅

Nightingale Health @nightingalehealth.com · 2d

450,000 people. 249 metabolic traits. The most detailed map of human metabolism yet.

A new study in Nature Genetics combined genetics and deep metabolic profiling to reveal how our bodies process fats and energy.

💡 Here’s what they found:

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 2d

New research from @mrc-lms.bsky.social has uncovered previously unknown links between genes and heart shape, using data from over 40,000 @ukbiobank.bsky.social participants.

Discover more 🔽

MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences @mrc-lms.bsky.social · 3d

New work from @drdeclanoregan.bsky.social and his lab has uncovered previously unknown links between our genes and heart shape

This was achieved by comparing the genetics and heart structures of over 40,000 people!

To read more follow the link!

First 3D genetic mapping of the heart uncovers genes implicated in sudden death

New research has identified previously unknown links between genes and heart shape. By analysing genetic data from over 40,000 UK Biobank participants, researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sci...

lms.mrc.ac.uk

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 3d

Chaired by Professor Cornelia Van Duijn, the session brings together experts from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, @uni-freiburg.de, Stanford, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social & Isomorphic Labs.

✅ Mon 8 Dec | London & Online | www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2025

Join us at the UK Biobank Scientific Conference in London on December 8th, 2025 and be part of the discoveries shaping the future of science!

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 3d

A closer look at our Scientific Conference Agenda 🔍

Session 1 explores deep data insights into ageing — from biological markers and body composition to immunity and proteomics.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 8d

Join us and @dnanexus.bsky.social at #ASHG2025 in Boston, USA for our workshop event!

Discover how our Research Analysis Platform helps:
🧬 Tackle complex, multimodal data
🤖 Apply cutting-edge AI tools
📊 Unlock insights from one of the world’s richest datasets

www.dnanexus.com/ai-powered-m...

AI-Powered Multiomics

AI-Powered Multiomics on UK Biobank’s Research Analysis Platform (UKB-RAP): A Practical Guide to Integrating Genomics and Imaging at Scale

www.dnanexus.com

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DNAnexus, Inc. @dnanexus.bsky.social · 9d

Learn more about leveraging AI tools to derive faster and more meaningful insights at our #ASHG25 workshop with @ukbiobank.bsky.social. Register now:
www.dnanexus.com/ai-powered-m...

AI-Powered Multiomics

AI-Powered Multiomics on UK Biobank’s Research Analysis Platform (UKB-RAP): A Practical Guide to Integrating Genomics and Imaging at Scale

www.dnanexus.com

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 9d

You can still register to join us in London on 8th December or watch online.

✅ Find out more, including how to register: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2025

Join us at the UK Biobank Scientific Conference in London on December 8th, 2025 and be part of the discoveries shaping the future of science!

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Our 2025 Scientific Conference agenda is now available!

Expect a range of experts across five key sessions covering healthy ageing, the impact of UK Biobank, omics driven discoveries, characterising health outcomes at scale and the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 14d

Hosted by Prof Jenni Quint, they discuss how UK Biobank is used by researchers, particularly those exploring respiratory disease & Adam explains how researchers can securely access the data they need for their particular studies.

youtu.be/F4RjH_X7YCU

In conversation with Adam Lewandowski: Respiratory research at scale with secure UK Biobank access

YouTube video by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 14d

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Respiratory Catalyst Podcast from Health Data Research UK, hear from @ukbiobank.bsky.social Deputy Chief Scientist Dr Adam Lewandowski.

✅ Listen here: youtu.be/F4RjH_X7YCU

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 23d

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.

🖥️🧬

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 21d

Find out more here 🔽

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/research-sto...

AI forecasts chances of disease more than 20 years ahead

An algorithm built with ChatGPT-like technology predicts more than 1000 health conditions which could help doctors provide better care.

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 21d

This could help doctors spot patients that are at high risk of a disease and offer them additional check-ups or preventative treatments.

The AI's co-creator Tomas Fitzgerald from @ebi.embl.org:

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 24d

ICYMI, my feature for @resprofnews.bsky.social on @ukbiobank.bsky.social: Changing the game for health researchers

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...

UK Biobank: changing the game for health researchers - Research Professional News

Milestone of 100,000 whole-body images opens unprecedented data trove—but not without controversy

www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 25d

Register and learn more here:

UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2025

Join us at the UK Biobank Scientific Conference in London on December 8th, 2025 and be part of the discoveries shaping the future of science!

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 28d

📢👩‍🔬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 🔽

Using biobanks to boost research: a how-to guide

Nature - From large national databases to bespoke sample collections, biobanks offer a wealth of avenues for scientific enquiry.

www.nature.com

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 29d

There's a £1,000 prize for the winner, plus the opportunity for the top three entries to present their work. The closing date for applications is 30th October.

🔗 Learn lots more, including how to apply here:

UK Biobank Scientific Impact Awards

We’re now inviting submissions for our Scientific Impact Awards, celebrating research driving change in health with UK Biobank data.

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · 29d

📣 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.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · Sep 4

The new program has combined brain scans and activity-tracker data for the first time, in order to detect conditions at a very early stage - possibly before people even notice any symptoms.

Read more 🔽
www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/research-sto...

AI spots dementia early by analysing brain scans and movement patterns

An AI trained on brain images and movement data from UK Biobank participants can spot early signs of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Buchanan Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions to the biomedical sciences. Learn more: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/news/profess...

Professor Sir Rory Collins awarded Royal Society’s Buchanan Medal

UK Biobank's Chief Executive Professor Sir Rory Collins has been awarded the Royal Society’s Buchanan Medal for leading UK Biobank and practice altering cardiovascular clinical trials.

www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

UK Biobank @ukbiobank.bsky.social · Aug 27

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 🏅

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