We’re a team aiming to make a difference to millions of people on this planet - and an employer who cares passionately about the diverse range of professionals who have come together to drive our incredible journey.
We follow the lives of half a million volunteers to learn who falls ill and why, so scientists around the world can create better ways to diagnose, prevent and treat diseases for everyone, everywhere. Researchers worldwide use our data, tools and support to make discoveries which otherwise wouldn’t be possible.
Whether you're welcoming participants into one of our Imaging Centres, processing samples in our laboratories, developing software, protecting our systems or supporting colleagues behind the scenes, every role helps make important health research possible.
We are a diverse team of close to 350 people, with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, working to enable scientific discovery to improve public health. We provide health data to thousands of scientists worldwide - whether it's helping to fight coronavirus, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, or lots of other illnesses that strike in mid to late life.
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Since 2006, over half a million individuals have selflessly contributed their health data to the UK Biobank, enabling transformative research that shapes the future of healthcare. This altruistic effort has led to unparalleled insights into disease prevention, treatment, and overall human health.
The data shared, ranging from health records to blood samples, has become an invaluable resource for researchers around the world. De-identified to protect privacy, this information allows scientists to explore health from various angles, resulting in groundbreaking research that improves lives today and for generations to come.
What’s incredible is the scale and diversity of this resource. With continuous contributions and innovative studies, UK Biobank is creating a “prism” through which scientists can view health in ways that were once impossible. From genetic sequencing to protein analysis, the research continues to fuel new diagnostic methods and treatments, directly impacting how doctors approach patient care.
Thousands of research articles are now published each year, and the data keeps growing in value. We’re witnessing the profound effects of these discoveries on global health.
This is just the beginning. Thanks to the volunteers and researchers, we're not only enhancing our understanding of health but actively improving it for everyone, everywhere.
