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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

The effect mostly applied to people who had gone through early menopause after having their womb or ovaries removed. But timing seemed to be critical: HRT only benefits long-term brain health when started between the ages of 46 and 56. More 🔽✅ ow.ly/hLAY50ZG0qa

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Menopause HRT cuts dementia risk – but only if started early enough

Biggest brain-health benefits for women who started hormone replacement therapy after they had womb or ovaries removed

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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

Retinal photos could serve as a dementia ‘early warning system’ when it’s still possible to take preventative measures. Read the full story: ow.ly/zKYw50ZzL8Q

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Your dementia risk is hidden in your eyes

Sleeping problems, smoking and high blood pressure are just some of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease that are reflected in the retina

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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 · 05/08/2026

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‘Healthy metabolism’ gene could treat liver disease, diabetes and obesity

Genetic mutations that give people better blood sugar control, lower liver fat and healthier fat distribution could be mimicked with new treatments

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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

The session will feature Prof Eva Schernhammer, Dr Michael Honigberg, Dr Winok Lapidaire and UK Biobank CEO and Principal Investigator Prof Sir Rory Collins. Learn more: ow.ly/YKy650ZtHMK

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UK Biobank at European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026

UK Biobank is excited to be presenting at and attending the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich on 28 August 2026.

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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 · 28/07/2026

The session will feature Prof Eva Schernhammer, Dr Michael Honigberg, Dr Winok Lapidaire and UK Biobank CEO and Principal Investigator Prof Sir Rory Collins. Learn more: ow.ly/YKy650ZtHMK

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UK Biobank at European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026

UK Biobank is excited to be presenting at and attending the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich on 28 August 2026.

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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

Led by the World Federation of Neurology, the day aims to raise awareness of brain health and the need for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. Here are just some of our latest research stories on brain health 🔽 2/2🧵 ow.ly/a4qx50ZoQfR

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Research stories

Read a selection of stories about how healthcare is being changed by discoveries made with UK Biobank participants’ data.

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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

Thank you for your contributions!

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Robin Hofmeister @rjhfmstr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Almost a year after our Nature paper, @ukbiobank.ac.uk has published a great explainer of our work on parent-of-origin effects. A nice read if you're curious why the same variant can have opposite effects depending on which parent it came from. 🔗 www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/research-sto...

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

The AI system could eventually help clinics without heart-imaging specialists. It will be trai in a US hospital starting in 2027. Learn more: ow.ly/W34o50Zh48o

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First-of-its-kind AI can diagnose rare heart conditions

Algorithm that has learned to assess heart scans from human specialists to be tested in US hospital

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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 · 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 · 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

Registration launches this September. If you may require support for a visa application, please contact our events team events@ukbiobank.ac.uk. Find out more 🔽 ow.ly/lA6J50ZfySL

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UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2026

Save the date for UK Biobank's Scientific Conference 2026 on Thursday 10 December 2026 at the QEII Conference Centre, London.

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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

The study is backed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and additional support from Illumina who have developed the technology used to characterise epigenetic variation across the genome. Find out more 🔽 ow.ly/w4zH50Zarqs

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Landmark UK Biobank epigenetics study will reveal impact of genes and environment on health

A major epigenetics study using samples from UK Biobank will unlock new insights into the biological basis of human health and disease.

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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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