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Scientific Conference 2024

Our in-person tickets have sold out! But don't worry—you can still join us from anywhere with our online virtual tickets, available now!

Don't miss out on this one-day event, featuring expert speakers, data developments, and updates on novel scientific results. Network with industry and academic colleagues and engage in lively, thought-provoking panel Q&A sessions. You will also have an opportunity to hear from UK Biobank staff on how this unique resource operates behind the scenes to support researchers worldwide. Book your seat today to join us online. You can also register to join the waitlist for in person tickets to attend in London. 

Event highlights

Access Developments: Discover the latest advancements in accessing UK Biobank resources.

Primary Care Data: Learn about the transformative value of primary care data for research.

Brain Health: Gain insights into new plans for deepening our understanding of brain health.

Imaging Milestone: Celebrate a decade of imaging achievements with us.

Plus, find out the winner of the 2024 UK Biobank Early Career Researcher of the Year!

UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2024 agenda 

Looking ahead

Future of UKB-RAP: Find out about future developments in the UKB-RAP (Research Analysis Platform) and see how it can empower your scientific discoveries in health and disease.

Why Attend?

Expert Insights: Hear from leading experts on the latest data developments and groundbreaking scientific results.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with top industry and academic professionals. Expand your network and explore potential collaborations.

Engaging Discussions: Participate in lively panel Q&A sessions that will challenge your thinking and inspire new ideas.

Meet the Team: our scientific and access teams are on hand to help get you started and ensure a smooth process for your research. Meet the teams throughout the breaks.

Enjoy refreshments throughout the day, with lunch and a drinks reception provided with stunning views of Westminster.

As in-person places are limited, there is a nominal charge of £10 per person to reserve your seat in London and support the event costs.

Register today!

The UK Biobank data set is what every health researcher in the world wants, needs, or uses, therefore the UK Biobank conference is the conference that everyone wants and needs to be at...

Dr Helen Warren, Queen Mary University of London

2023 Scientific Conference highlights

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Event details

Date: Tuesday 10th December

Time: 10.30am GMT registration and networking - talks begin at 11am - 6pm including a drinks reception. (Full agenda coming soon)

Venue: QEII Conference Centre

How to find the venue

OPEN FOR ABSTRACTS: UK Biobank Annual Scientific Conference - Early-Career Researcher of the Year 2024

At UK Biobank we want to encourage wide use of UK Biobank from all around the world. This includes international scientists just embarking on their research career, who may be the research leaders when UK Biobank is at its most productive in the years to come.

We are especially looking to celebrate the creativity and imagination of early-career researchers (students and researchers up to 4 years’ post qualification). If that’s you, why not enter our abstract competition to find 2024 UK Biobank Early-Career Researcher of the Year.

Not only will that look good on your CV – but there is a top prize of £1,000 up for grabs and two runners up prizes of £500 each.

To enter you must be a researcher registered to use UK Biobank data. The abstract you submit must relate to approved research by you that is planned to start, or is under way or was completed using UK Biobank data.

The winning abstract will be selected for oral presentation. Up to 20 abstracts will be selected for poster presentations (as decided by a UK Biobank panel) at the 2024 UK Biobank Annual Scientific Conference. We would very much like to give the selected early-career researcher the chance to participate so the presentation can be live or pre-recorded.

Entry Criteria: 

 

  • Entrants must be registered to use the resource and early-career researchers, e. students (undergraduate, masters, PhD) or researchers up to 4 years’ post one aforementioned qualifications. Entrants may submit more than one entry;
  • The entrant must be the first and presenting author, although the research may have co-authors;
  • Entry can relate to completed or partially completed work on the UK Biobank data (published or unpublished).

Evaluation criteria

  • Scientific merit of the abstract;
  • Quality and originality of the work;
  • Likely impact to improve human health

How to submit your application

  • Entrants should complete the Entry Form and return it to events@ukbiobank.ac.uk by 8am (London time) 11 November 2024;
  • The winners will be notified by email by Monday 18th November 2024
  • The conference will take place in London and online on the 10th December 2024

Decision of the judges is final.

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