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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 24/09/2026

Register your place today for our 2026 Scientific Conference! ✅ Join us in person and online for an inspiring day of insight, scientific discovery and networking. Learn more and register: ow.ly/5yNY50ZMzWC

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 21/09/2026

On World Alzheimer's Day, we're recognising the importance of research into understanding and improving brain health and the vital role it can play for future generations. Discover just some of the research into Alzheimer's using our data🔽 ow.ly/tBWP50ZNX04

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

📝 Menopause HRT cuts women’s dementia risk – but only if it’s started early enough. Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are less likely to get Alzheimer’s disease, a study of more than 180,000 UK Biobank participants has revealed. ✅ More: ow.ly/hLAY50ZG0qa

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

Register your place today for our 2026 Scientific Conference on 10th December! Join us in person and online for an inspiring day of insight, scientific discovery and networking. Register✅ ow.ly/YSpt50ZJrTI

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

Booking is now open for our 2026 Scientific Conference! ✅ Join us on 10th December for a full day of insight, knowledge sharing and networking! Learn more and book today 🔽 ow.ly/YSpt50ZJrTI

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 01/09/2026

👁️ Our eyes hold clues to our chances of developing Alzheimer's in the future. Analysis of over 44,000 UK Biobank participants' retinal photos revealed signs of sleeping problems, smoking and high blood pressure – all risk factors for Alzheimer's. 🔽💬 ow.ly/zKYw50ZzL8Q

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 27/08/2026

"I think [our research] does add to the evidence that the benefits of HRT seem to outweigh the risks – and the importance of starting early.” Professor Anne Marie Minihane, University of East Anglia

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

'Healthy metabolism' gene could treat liver disease, diabetes and obesity 🧬 Researchers have discovered extremely rare genetic mutations that give people better blood sugar control, lower liver fat and healthier fat distribution. Learn more: ow.ly/Ng1950ZwFar

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 18/08/2026

👁️ Our eyes hold clues to our chances of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future. Analysis of over 44,000 UK Biobank participants' retinal photos revealed signs of sleeping problems, smoking and high blood pressure – all risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. 🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 07/08/2026

🧬 Versions of some genes affect us differently depending on which parent we got them from. Scientists discovered 30 of these so-called ‘parent-of-origin’ effects by looking at DNA from 100,000 UK Biobank participants. Read in full: ow.ly/SKFq50ZuAZA

Dr Robin Hofmeister, University of Lausanne, "One of the most intriguing results is the large proportion of parent-or-origin effects that pulls traits in opposite directions."

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 05/08/2026

New treatments that mimic the mutations’ effect could treat obesity, diabetes or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. George Hindy from @regeneron.com on the potential of these treatments 🔽💬

George Hindy from Regeneron quote relating to the research story, "Hopefully, it could become one of the best drugs for treating cardiometabolic disease, saving millions of lives."

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 04/08/2026

We’re hiring a Director of Information Security at UK Biobank ✅ This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and lead the full information security function protecting one of the world’s most important biomedical research resources. 📝 Apply: ow.ly/BGC750Zw6pb

Job vacancy, Director of Information Security, Location, Manchester, UK.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 30/07/2026

We are delighted that Bruntwood have completed their work on our new home in Manchester Science Park. This brings us another step closer to opening the doors to our new base for around 200 UK Biobank colleagues. Professor Sir Rory Collins on the news 💬

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 29/07/2026

✅ UPDATE, we've two new speakers joining our session at @escardio.bsky.social 2026 on 29th August. We look forward to contributions from Prof Paul Welsh of the University of Glasgow and Dr Magdalena Zebrowska from University of Vienna, replacing Prof Eva Schenhammer. More: ow.ly/YKy650ZtHMK

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 29/07/2026

🧬 Genetic research has revealed how versions of some genes affect us differently, depending on which parent we inherit them from. Analysis of 100,000 UK Biobank participants’ DNA discovered 30 cases of these ‘parent-of-origin’ effects. 1/2 🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 28/07/2026

We're excited to be attending European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 in Munich on 29th August! Join our session and experience how UK Biobank’s latest advances are reshaping cardiovascular research. Find out more 🔽

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 23/07/2026

The method can predict 18 conditions,including diabetes, heart attack and liver disease. This could help doctors to better allocate weight-management medications – based on people’s health risks rather than their weight alone. More: ow.ly/gE8350Z5yu6

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 23/07/2026

A risk calculator developed with UK Biobank data estimates someone’s likelihood of becoming ill from excess body fat better than BMI (body mass index) alone. 🔽

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 22/07/2026

On World Brain day, we're recognising the importance of brain health and the vital role research plays in improving people's lives. Globally, more than 3.4 billion people live with neurological conditions, yet millions lack access to necessary care. 1/2🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 15/07/2026

It’s one year since we celebrated achieving the world’s largest whole body imaging project! Over 11 years, we captured brain, body & bone scans of 100,000 UK Biobank volunteers. These show what’s happening in people’s bodies as they age to understand how, why & when we get sick.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 14/07/2026

A new risk calculator predicts someone’s likelihood of becoming ill from excess body fat better than BMI alone. The method was developed with data from 200,000 UK Biobank participants. It could help doctors decide who should be first in line for weight-loss drugs. @qmul.bsky.social

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 07/07/2026

The first ‘all-rounder’ artificial-intelligence algorithm has learned to diagnose rare heart conditions from human experts. ❤️ When the algorithm was tasked to analyse heart scans from nearly 46,000 UK Biobank participants, it could spot 39 diseases – including uncommon ones.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 25/06/2026

Dr Mahdi Sheikh from the International Agency for Research on Cancer 💬 Read the full story: ow.ly/zSPz50ZcEOK

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 25/06/2026

Opioid painkillers increase the risk of developing lung, pancreatic and bladder cancer, UK Biobank data shows. Previously, these cancer types had only been linked to the plant-based drug opium. The new research suggests that prescription opioids should be used only when necessary. 🔽

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 23/06/2026

Save the date 📅 Our Scientific Conference returns to the QEII Centre in London on Thursday 10th December. Learn more: ow.ly/lA6J50ZfySL

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 16/06/2026

Professor Christian Holz of ETH Zurich 💬

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 16/06/2026

People with irregular bedtimes are more likely to develop a mental health condition, even if they get enough sleep overall, data from 100,000 UK Biobank participants suggests. 🧠💤

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 12/06/2026

A major epigenetics study using UK Biobank samples will unlock new insights into the biological basis for human health & disease ✅ Led by @exeter.ac.uk the research will transform how we understand, predict & treat health outcomes including heart conditions, dementia & cancer.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 21/04/2026

More than 20 researchers in Brazil have now been supported through our Global Research Access Fund, & including Rafaella 🔽 She is working on finding better ways to diagnose and treat cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis. Read more about her research: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/projects/cor...

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 21/04/2026

Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, each tells part of the story 🧩 Together, they reveal a complete picture of health. Dr Jeffrey Barrett, Chief Scientific Officer at @nightingalehealth.com discusses why integrated data is the foundation for personalised medicine 💬

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 21/04/2026

On Wednesday 29 April, take the chance to join our interactive workshop, 'Insights from UK Biobank's large scale, longitudinal model', to explore practical approaches to working with our data Find out more: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 21/04/2026

On Tuesday 28 April, join @ukbiobank.ac.uk Chief Scientist, Professor Naomi Allen for 'UK Biobank: opportunities to advance science and public health'.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 21/04/2026

Attending @KeystoneSymp @keystonesymposia.bsky.social next week? Don't miss our two fantastic sessions 🧵 Learn more: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 16/04/2026

Small changes have a big effect on heart health ❤️ Data from over 53,000 UK Biobank participants shows that small improvements to sleep, diet & exercise could significantly reduce heart disease risk. Hear from study co-leader Nicholas Koemel & UK Biobank's Adam Lewandowski 💬

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

Dr Dylan Williams from @ucl.ac.uk on his experience with our new cost calculator 🔽 Find out more: ow.ly/YwJO50YGxJw

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

Unsure about compute costs? Try our new cost calculator! 🔢 Explore our easy to use tool to get an estimate for your next UKB-RAP project. Add your desired compute, storage and data transfer requirements and receive a tailored cost. ✅ Give it a try: ow.ly/YwJO50YGxJw

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 10/04/2026

Today we are celebrating 2 years of the Global Research Access Fund (GRAF) 🌍 Researchers worldwide are using UK Biobank data to tackle major health challenges — from long COVID to cardiovascular disease. We’ll be sharing their stories over the coming weeks. 🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 09/04/2026

🧠 Parts of the brain responsible for memory and emotion shrink after menopause, research on 11,000 UK Biobank imaging scans suggests. Some of the brain regions affected are also the first to become damaged by Alzheimer’s disease. 🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 08/04/2026

Join us for our upcoming webinar & learn how to accelerate your research with @ukbiobank.ac.uk data using MILTON. Discover how the platform, developed by AstraZeneca, can help you improve genetic analyses. Gain actionable advice on the best ways to apply tools & boost your research 🔽

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 31/03/2026

Data from healthy UK Biobank participants have revealed that RVCL-S, an ultra-rare genetic condition, is caused by one enzyme being in the wrong place. 🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 30/03/2026

Harnessing big data requires big ideas. 💡 Multi-omics datasets are certainly complex, but AI could hold the key to unlocking their potential. Prabs Arumugam from @awscloud.bsky.social shares why advanced analytics will define the next era of discovery using @ukbiobank.ac.uk data.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 27/03/2026

We'd like to thank @rcpath.bsky.social for hosting our joint workshop this morning ✅ The session created an incredibly rich discussion among the insightful attendees. We look forward to continuing to work with the pathology research community for the benefit of cancer research & patients.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 26/03/2026

We're excited to be hosting a roundtable with @rcpath.bsky.social tomorrow. 'Accelerating Pathology Through Research Excellence' is a chance for senior clinicians, researchers & industry leaders to explore the future of digital histopathology within UK Biobank to advance cancer research.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 19/03/2026

Hidden genetic condition means many Black men get diabetes diagnoses too late. One in seven Black men in the UK has a silent genetic condition that makes blood sugar levels appear falsely low, UK Biobank data have revealed. 🧵

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 17/03/2026

The future of research isn't just about increasing available data, but about smarter insights. Dr Augusto Rendon from @genomicsengland.bsky.social on what's next for multimodal research🔽

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 11/03/2026

Discovery of chronic pain gene could unlock new treatments ✅ UK Biobank participants' genetic data and questionnaire answers reveal some of the biological underpinnings of pain – raising hope of new therapies for the billions of people who experience persistent pain.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 03/03/2026

💬 "I'm really looking forward to integrating AI with multi omics data to answer questions..." AI is transforming healthcare, opening new doors to future research. Dr Shikta Das, Scientific Lead at AstraZeneca explains why this is a turning point for science. 🔽

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 17/02/2026

We're not just here to enable research today, but to empower future studies that can transform human health for years to come. Hear from Prabs Arumugam, Clinical Innovation Lead at @awscloud.bsky.social, on the expanding opportunities for health discoveries via our dataset.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 11/02/2026

Yesterday the UK Government published a data provision notice paving the way for coded GP data in England to be shared with consented cohorts like UK Biobank. Hear from Val, a UK Biobank participant on her hopes for the future.

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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 10/02/2026

✅ The UK Government has today granted access to half a million UK Biobank participants' coded GP data for health research. This change will dramatically increase the power of UK Biobank's dataset to advance the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions handled by GPs.

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