UK Biobank ^Hubs

UK Biobank is a major national and international resource for health research, providing extensive genetic, lifestyle, and health data on over 500,000 participants across the United Kingdom. Established in 2006, UK Biobank aims to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of diseases by making large-scale health and genetic data available to researchers worldwide. The biobank collects data on participants' health, lifestyle factors, and genetic makeup, along with physical measurements, imaging data, and biological samples, creating a comprehensive resource for studying the causes and development of diseases.

Through its longitudinal approach, UK Biobank enables researchers to explore how genes, environment, and lifestyle contribute to diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders. Its data has been invaluable for groundbreaking studies in areas such as genomics, epidemiology, and public health, fostering advancements in precision medicine and preventative healthcare.

Committed to open access, UK Biobank collaborates with universities, healthcare organizations, and industry to support research that can improve public health outcomes. By making its data widely accessible, UK Biobank accelerates research across scientific disciplines, helping to uncover critical insights into human health and leading to the development of new therapies, interventions, and preventive strategies. As one of the world’s most comprehensive biobanks, UK Biobank stands at the forefront of biomedical research, driving forward innovations that benefit global health.