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Ashley Akbari
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Professor (Population Data Science Research), @PopDataSci_SU @SAILDatabank @SwanseaUni @ADR_Wales @HDR_UK & others. Variety interests/research views are my own.
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Want to be part of a national research initiative using data to better understand cancer risk and enable early interception?

We have a #jobopportunity for you!👇

Senior Research Officer & Data Scientist - Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme

🔗Apply: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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📢We're hiring a Research Officer & Data Scientist!

Be part of the Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme - a multi-institutional strategic programme using data to transform our understanding of cancer risk and support early interception.

👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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🆕New pioneering data 'Hwb' launched by @saildatabank.bsky.social, in partnership with Public Health Wales, to unlock the potential of population-scale data for public benefit across Wales.

🔎Discover how the SAIL-PHW-Hwb is driving impact and improving lives:
popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/pioneering-d...
Pioneering data 'Hwb' to accelerate research opportunities to improve lives and services in Wales - Population Data Science
Public Health Wales (PHW) and SAIL Databank have partnered to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the use of public health data to inform decision-making, research, and policy in Wale...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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We have arrived at the @researchwales.bsky.social Conference 2025! ✨

Great to be involved in such a vibrant event and we are looking forward for many great conversations and inspiring talks 🚀

#ResearchWales25 #YmchwilCymru25

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October 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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New study by @ashleyakbari.bsky.social's team, directed by Fatemeh Torabi & led by Jeanne Childs, develops a new methodology to link and clean data from multiple health sources, bridging the gap in incomplete BMI data in Electronic Health Records🚀

🔗Read more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/addressing-i...
Addressing incomplete BMI data in Electronic Health Records - Population Data Science
Body Mass Index (BMI) remains a widely used indicator in public health for monitoring population-level weight trends and assessing risk factors associated with chronic disease. However, BMI data recor...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Join our team as a Data Scientist and User Support Manager 🌠

💼 Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
📍 Singleton Campus, Swansea
🕑 Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Apply now: saildatabank.com/apply-now-da...

#DataScience #Hiring #HealthResearch

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Apply Now: Data Scientist and User Support Manager - SAIL Databank
About The University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right ba...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Highlights from the ADR UK 2025 Conference in Cardiff — ADR Wales looks back on the datathon, new funding, and collaboration across nations to drive data-led research.

Read the reflections from Prof David Ford OBE & Stephanie Howarth: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/reflections-...
Reflections from ADR Wales: What the ADR UK 2025 Conference meant for us - Population Data Science
ADR Wales Blog. Published 03.10.25. Written by Professor David Ford OBE & Stephanie Howarth, Co-directors of ADR Wales Last month, we had the privilege of welcoming colleagues from across the UK and a...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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In this @saildatabank.bsky.social blog, Professor @ashleyakbari.bsky.social discusses the key learnings & considerations for future work from the SAFER project workshop, exploring the future of federation, at the #ADRUKConf2025.

🔎Discover insights here: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/exploring-th...
October 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Exploring the future of federation 🚀

In a new blog, professor @ashleyakbari.bsky.social shares key insights and next steps from the SAFER project workshop at the ADR UK Conference 2025.

✨Read more: saildatabank.com/exploring-th...

#TRE #ADRUKConf25

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September 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Fantastic #jobopportunity to join @SAILDatabank's friendly, welcoming and supportive team🤩

Data Scientist & User Support Manager

💼Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
📌Closing: 13 Oct
👉Apply: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...

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September 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Join our team as a Data Scientist and User Support Manager🌠

💼 Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
📍 Singleton Campus, Swansea
🕑 Closing Date: 13 October 2025

Apply now: saildatabank.com/apply-now-da...

#DataScience #Hiring #HealthResearch

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September 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Meet Jessica Wang, who’s been working as a UI/UX Designer on the @ukserp.bsky.social website, improving user journeys, visual design and accessibility💻

📸Watch a snippet of her day👇
#PDSInterns2025 @ashleyakbari.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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👨Meet Population Data Science Summer Intern Euan Phillips!

As part of the @ukserp.bsky.social Software Development Team, Euan has been helping build a platform that makes it easier for researchers to track the outcomes of their projects.

🎥Take a look at his working day!👇
#PDSInterns2025
September 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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✨A glimpse into the day of Population Data Science Summer Intern, Samyuktha Babuganesh.

Sam has been working on an ADR Wales project focused on identifying the risk of homelessness among young people in Wales.

📸Watch a snippet of her day below👀 @ashleyakbari.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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This summer, Plabata Guha has been busy behind the scenes📚

As a Population Data Science Summer Intern, Plabata has developed the Healthy Households Website, making research more accessible for the public and easier for researchers to share insights.

🎥 Catch a glimpse of her day✨
#PDSInterns2025
September 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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✨Step into a day in the life of Temilola Adedolado, our Population Data Science Summer Intern!

From working with the @ukserp.bsky.social Software Dev Team to sharing highlights of her journey, here’s what her internship has looked like🎥👇

#PDSInterns2025
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September 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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SAIL research shapes operational strategy at
@welshambulance.bsky.social services🚀

🔗 Read here about how the team plan to apply findings from a SAIL research methods paper - demonstrating how research can directly influence real-world health service delivery: saildatabank.com/real-world-i...
Real-World Impact: SAIL Research Shapes Operational Strategy at Welsh Ambulance Services - SAIL Databank
In 2023, a project undertaken as part of the Population Data Science Summer Internship Programme led to a published research methods paper offering critical insights into how the Welsh Index of Multip...
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August 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🔁In case you missed it!

📍Synthetic Data, CDMs & Federation – Holy Trinity or Unholy Mess?

📸Snippets from #PPHA25 pre-conference workshop in #KualaLumpur now live!

👇Watch the video for a glimpse of the energy, insights & innovation shared on the day. #SyntheticData #AI
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August 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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💭 Missed this month's SAIL Databank Showcase Webinar?

Catch up now on the fantastic presentations from our guest speakers:
🔗https://ukserp.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SSWS/pages/143720538/SWSS_2025-07-30
📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=7psZ...

Stay tuned - details of the next webinar are coming soon! ⌛️
August 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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We’re proud to offer our interns real-world experiences that connect data science with public & service impact. This Senedd visit continues our mission of preparing interns to be contributors to evidence-led policymaking & show them how they can influence change with their work
popdatascisu.bsky.social Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · Jul 21
Summer interns benefit from policy and government experience👏

Last week, our cohort of 20 interns visited the Senedd, gaining insight into how data and research can directly inform policymaking in Wales📊

🔎Read more as our interns reflect on the day:
popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/population-d...
July 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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💭 Interested in joining our next SAIL Databank Showcase Webinar?

🎯 This month, we’re focusing on: Linked data opportunities to evaluate chronic conditions, evaluating and improving services and people's lives.

🎟️ Get your ticket: www.ticketsource.co.uk/sail-databan...

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July 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Pleased to introduce our fantastic cohort of
@popdatascisu.bsky.social Summer Interns for 2025🎉

Our interns share info on their studies, what motivated them to apply, their projects for the summer & future plans🚀

See part 5 of 5 part series 🧵
#PDSInterns2025

popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/spotlight-on...
Spotlight on our 2025 Summer Interns: Part 5  - Population Data Science
Today, we conclude our blog series on the 2025 cohort of Population Data Science summer interns. We are excited to introduce the final 4 of our 20 bright interns making their mark on Population Data S...
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July 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Pleased to introduce our fantastic cohort of @popdatascisu.bsky.social Summer Interns for 2025🎉

Our interns share info on their studies, what motivated them to apply, their projects for the summer & future plans🚀

See part 4 of 5 part series 🧵
#PDSInterns2025

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Spotlight on our 2025 Summer Interns: Part 4  - Population Data Science
Welcome to the fourth part of our intern spotlight series!  Today, we are highlighting another exceptional group of Population Data Science summer interns, each working on meaningful projects across a...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Pleased to introduce our fantastic cohort of @popdatascisu.bsky.social Summer Interns for 2025🎉

Our interns share info on their studies, what motivated them to apply, their projects for the summer & future plans🚀

See part 3 of 5 part series 🧵
#PDSInterns2025

popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/spotlight-on...
Spotlight on our 2025 Summer Interns: Part 3  - Population Data Science
We are thrilled to continue spotlighting our 2025 cohort of 2025 Population Data Science summer interns who are driving innovation this summer at Swansea.  In this third instalment of our 5-part blog ...
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July 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM