In this episode, Alexia discusses with Dr Tom Bolton, Senior Health Data Scientist at the BHF Data Science Centre. Tom plays a crucial role in ensuring that national Trusted Research Environments are equipped with well-curated and accessible datasets, enabling groundbreaking research in health data science.

Topics discussed:

• HDR UK and the BHF Data Science Centre
• The challenges of managing and curating health data at scale.
• Collaborative research projects and their impact.
• Patient and public perspectives on health data usage.
• AI in the NHS Secure Data Environment (SDE).
• Future of health data science and its transformative potential.
• The Sudlow Review

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In this inaugural episode of Health Data Science Insights (University of Cambridge), Dr Alexia Sampri talks with Professor Niels Peek, currently at THIS Institute, where he provides strategic leadership in Data Science and Healthcare Improvement. Niels discusses the transformative power of data in enhancing healthcare quality and safety. With a rich background in computer science and artificial intelligence, he has made significant contributions to health data science, clinical prediction models, and computerised decision support tools.

Join us as we explore his journey from the University of Manchester to THIS Institute in the University of Cambridge, where he leads groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at leveraging data and digital technologies for healthcare improvement. Niels shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within the field, the importance of collaboration in health technology, and his vision for the future of data-driven healthcare.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in the intersection of technology and medicine, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives on the future of health improvement.