Brain Health Alliance for Research Challenges
@brainhealtharc.bsky.social
Collaborative research Alliance focused on uniting Scottish researchers to tackle brain health challenges | Supported by the Scottish Funding Council
www.brainhealtharc.com
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📣 Calling all cooks, storytellers and food lovers in Scotland! SCAF is inviting you to submit a recipe and short story to celebrate the diversity of food 🍴
Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨
📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026
Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨
📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
📣 Calling all cooks, storytellers and food lovers in Scotland! SCAF is inviting you to submit a recipe and short story to celebrate the diversity of food 🍴
Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨
📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026
Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨
📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026
📢 There's still plenty of time to take part in the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II!
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
📢 There's still plenty of time to take part in the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II!
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
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🎥 Should everyone over 40 be offered genetic testing for #dementia risk?
Watch Dr Oscar Lazo and Professor Terry Quinn debate the ethics, anxiety and empowerment behind knowing your genes.
Watch the full debate:
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...
Watch Dr Oscar Lazo and Professor Terry Quinn debate the ethics, anxiety and empowerment behind knowing your genes.
Watch the full debate:
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🎥 Should everyone over 40 be offered genetic testing for #dementia risk?
Watch Dr Oscar Lazo and Professor Terry Quinn debate the ethics, anxiety and empowerment behind knowing your genes.
Watch the full debate:
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...
Watch Dr Oscar Lazo and Professor Terry Quinn debate the ethics, anxiety and empowerment behind knowing your genes.
Watch the full debate:
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...
🚨 FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER
The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches tomorrow at 2pm! Join us to learn more about the Challenge, the datasets and prizes involved, and ask any questions. 🧠
➡️ Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches tomorrow at 2pm! Join us to learn more about the Challenge, the datasets and prizes involved, and ask any questions. 🧠
➡️ Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🚨 FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER
The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches tomorrow at 2pm! Join us to learn more about the Challenge, the datasets and prizes involved, and ask any questions. 🧠
➡️ Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches tomorrow at 2pm! Join us to learn more about the Challenge, the datasets and prizes involved, and ask any questions. 🧠
➡️ Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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🔊 Calling Emerging Research Leaders! Public Engagement & Research Impact Workshop is NOW OPEN for applications 🚨
📅 28–30 January 2026
📍 The Burn
💸 Free of charge
This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡
📅 28–30 January 2026
📍 The Burn
💸 Free of charge
This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡
October 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🔊 Calling Emerging Research Leaders! Public Engagement & Research Impact Workshop is NOW OPEN for applications 🚨
📅 28–30 January 2026
📍 The Burn
💸 Free of charge
This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡
📅 28–30 January 2026
📍 The Burn
💸 Free of charge
This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡
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Join the launch of Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II on 23 Oct at 2pm BST to explore datasets, prizes, and expert support for brain health research. @brainhealtharc.bsky.social
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/race-against...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/race-against...
Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Join the launch of Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II on 23 Oct at 2pm BST to explore datasets, prizes, and expert support for brain health research.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Join the launch of Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II on 23 Oct at 2pm BST to explore datasets, prizes, and expert support for brain health research. @brainhealtharc.bsky.social
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/race-against...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/race-against...
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Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event.
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
October 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event.
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
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🚀 Join us at day one of IndAc25 for the panel “What Help Is Available?” — exploring support for industry-academia collaboration & commercialisation.
🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly
💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge
👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly
💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge
👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🚀 Join us at day one of IndAc25 for the panel “What Help Is Available?” — exploring support for industry-academia collaboration & commercialisation.
🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly
💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge
👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly
💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge
👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
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Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
October 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
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Tomorrow at 9am: Dementia Prevention Forum. An informal, researcher-led space to discuss prevalence trends, new discoveries, methods & your own work. Join us!
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/live-poste...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/live-poste...
Dementia Prevention Forum
Dementia Prevention Forum
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Tomorrow at 9am: Dementia Prevention Forum. An informal, researcher-led space to discuss prevalence trends, new discoveries, methods & your own work. Join us!
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/live-poste...
communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/live-poste...
We are delighted to welcome @dementiasplatform.bsky.social as a partner for the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II! 🎉
Learn more about the datasets available this year and how our expert team can support your research at the launch 2 weeks today!
➡️ www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challenges.html
Learn more about the datasets available this year and how our expert team can support your research at the launch 2 weeks today!
➡️ www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challenges.html
October 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We are delighted to welcome @dementiasplatform.bsky.social as a partner for the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II! 🎉
Learn more about the datasets available this year and how our expert team can support your research at the launch 2 weeks today!
➡️ www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challenges.html
Learn more about the datasets available this year and how our expert team can support your research at the launch 2 weeks today!
➡️ www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challenges.html
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Last chance to register for our webinar with Dr Lisa Hartling this Thursday! 🚨
Details below 👇
@uofgshw.bsky.social
Details below 👇
@uofgshw.bsky.social
Join us for a webinar with Dr Lisa Hartling, a Professor at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Synthesis and Translation
✏️ Overviews of Reviews: Evolving Methods, Emerging Challenges
📅 2 October
🕐 1 PM
🔗 Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/RTMzPzgBpE
✏️ Overviews of Reviews: Evolving Methods, Emerging Challenges
📅 2 October
🕐 1 PM
🔗 Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/RTMzPzgBpE
September 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Last chance to register for our webinar with Dr Lisa Hartling this Thursday! 🚨
Details below 👇
@uofgshw.bsky.social
Details below 👇
@uofgshw.bsky.social
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🚨Out today: our manifesto to unlock Scotland’s full potential in life sciences & innovation. 🧬
@torbett.bsky.social: With the right policy choices, Scotland can become a powerhouse for discovery, development & delivery of medicines, vaccines & diagnostics.
More: bit.ly/4gnzFHS
@torbett.bsky.social: With the right policy choices, Scotland can become a powerhouse for discovery, development & delivery of medicines, vaccines & diagnostics.
More: bit.ly/4gnzFHS
ABPI launches manifesto to make Scotland a leader in R&D and cutting-edge medicines
The ABPI has launched its manifesto for the next Scottish Government, calling for urgent action to unlock Scotland’s full potential as a partner of choice for life sciences and health innovation.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🚨Out today: our manifesto to unlock Scotland’s full potential in life sciences & innovation. 🧬
@torbett.bsky.social: With the right policy choices, Scotland can become a powerhouse for discovery, development & delivery of medicines, vaccines & diagnostics.
More: bit.ly/4gnzFHS
@torbett.bsky.social: With the right policy choices, Scotland can become a powerhouse for discovery, development & delivery of medicines, vaccines & diagnostics.
More: bit.ly/4gnzFHS
Earlier this month, the Brain Health ARC hosted a writing retreat in Loch Lomond, inviting researchers get words on paper with dedicated, uninterrupted writing time. 🌳
Reflecting on her time at the retreat, Amelia McGinley-Brown has written a blog about her experience and learnings ⬇️
Reflecting on her time at the retreat, Amelia McGinley-Brown has written a blog about her experience and learnings ⬇️
Writing Retreat with the Brain Health ARC
Written by Amelia McGinley-Brown As a recent graduate in Psychology with a specialism in Clinical Health from the University of Glasgow, I knew I didn’t want to lose momentum after finishing...
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September 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Earlier this month, the Brain Health ARC hosted a writing retreat in Loch Lomond, inviting researchers get words on paper with dedicated, uninterrupted writing time. 🌳
Reflecting on her time at the retreat, Amelia McGinley-Brown has written a blog about her experience and learnings ⬇️
Reflecting on her time at the retreat, Amelia McGinley-Brown has written a blog about her experience and learnings ⬇️
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💥 Quantum Health Connect 2025
Tay Med Connect will bring Scotland's quantum sector together with NHS and healthcare innovation experts for a two-day workshop to create a roadmap for quantum-enabled healthcare in Scotland. 🤝
📅 16 - 17/12/2025
meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/co...
Tay Med Connect will bring Scotland's quantum sector together with NHS and healthcare innovation experts for a two-day workshop to create a roadmap for quantum-enabled healthcare in Scotland. 🤝
📅 16 - 17/12/2025
meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/co...
Quantum Health Connect 2025 | Dundee City Region Convention Bureau
Follow the link to view Quantum Health Connect 2025 section. For more information browse Dundee City Region Convention Bureau website or contact us.
meetdundeecityregion.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
💥 Quantum Health Connect 2025
Tay Med Connect will bring Scotland's quantum sector together with NHS and healthcare innovation experts for a two-day workshop to create a roadmap for quantum-enabled healthcare in Scotland. 🤝
📅 16 - 17/12/2025
meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/co...
Tay Med Connect will bring Scotland's quantum sector together with NHS and healthcare innovation experts for a two-day workshop to create a roadmap for quantum-enabled healthcare in Scotland. 🤝
📅 16 - 17/12/2025
meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/co...
🚀 The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches 4 weeks today!
➡️ Sign up here to take part: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#DataChallengeII 🧠
➡️ Sign up here to take part: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#DataChallengeII 🧠
📢 Did you take part in the first round of the Bio-Hermes Data Challenge?
Help us collect valuable insights by completing our outputs form! This covers everything from abstracts, posters, talks, peer-reviewed papers, and beyond.
➡️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help us collect valuable insights by completing our outputs form! This covers everything from abstracts, posters, talks, peer-reviewed papers, and beyond.
➡️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🚀 The Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II launches 4 weeks today!
➡️ Sign up here to take part: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#DataChallengeII 🧠
➡️ Sign up here to take part: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#DataChallengeII 🧠
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. 🧠
Discover the Alliance's suite of resources, from seed funding, webinar recordings, and the opportunity to contribute research questions ➡️ bit.ly/3Iy5H7D
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers
Discover the Alliance's suite of resources, from seed funding, webinar recordings, and the opportunity to contribute research questions ➡️ bit.ly/3Iy5H7D
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers
September 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. 🧠
Discover the Alliance's suite of resources, from seed funding, webinar recordings, and the opportunity to contribute research questions ➡️ bit.ly/3Iy5H7D
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers
Discover the Alliance's suite of resources, from seed funding, webinar recordings, and the opportunity to contribute research questions ➡️ bit.ly/3Iy5H7D
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers
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University of Oxford seeks Research Associate to study extracellular vesicles and biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease using blood samples and iPSC based models. Closing date: 3rd October
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Associate: Extracellular Vesicle Biomarkers
University of Oxford seeks Research Associate to study extracellular vesicles and biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease using blood samples and iPSC based models.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
September 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
University of Oxford seeks Research Associate to study extracellular vesicles and biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease using blood samples and iPSC based models. Closing date: 3rd October
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II
Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge.
➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og
#DataChallengeII 🧠
Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge.
➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og
#DataChallengeII 🧠
September 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II
Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge.
➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og
#DataChallengeII 🧠
Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge.
➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og
#DataChallengeII 🧠
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🚨 Free Webinar – Today 2–3pm 🚨
🎶 Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence
👥 Giles Wilmore & Bev Taylor
Register by 1pm to join. Learn how music supports people w/ dementia.
✅ Sign up: buff.ly/rGSitxv
🔔 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/7f1ohew
🎶 Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence
👥 Giles Wilmore & Bev Taylor
Register by 1pm to join. Learn how music supports people w/ dementia.
✅ Sign up: buff.ly/rGSitxv
🔔 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/7f1ohew
September 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🚨 Free Webinar – Today 2–3pm 🚨
🎶 Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence
👥 Giles Wilmore & Bev Taylor
Register by 1pm to join. Learn how music supports people w/ dementia.
✅ Sign up: buff.ly/rGSitxv
🔔 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/7f1ohew
🎶 Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence
👥 Giles Wilmore & Bev Taylor
Register by 1pm to join. Learn how music supports people w/ dementia.
✅ Sign up: buff.ly/rGSitxv
🔔 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/7f1ohew
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🥁 It's 2 weeks until our inaugural Annual Event!
Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏
#NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025
Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏
#NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025
August 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🥁 It's 2 weeks until our inaugural Annual Event!
Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏
#NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025
Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏
#NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025
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Upcoming @nihr.bsky.social PGfAR funding is a ring fenced call dedicated to ‘Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes’.
Read more 🔗 https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-october-2025/2025350-2025351-2025352
Read more 🔗 https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-october-2025/2025350-2025351-2025352
Programme Grants for Applied Research - October 2025
Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) is inviting applications with leadership from underrepresented health and care disciplines, specialisms and/or applied health research methodologists, including applications that also address NICE and James ...
www.nihr.ac.uk
August 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Upcoming @nihr.bsky.social PGfAR funding is a ring fenced call dedicated to ‘Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes’.
Read more 🔗 https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-october-2025/2025350-2025351-2025352
Read more 🔗 https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-october-2025/2025350-2025351-2025352
📢 Are you a dementia researcher in the UK? Or one of the talented teams that took part in the #BioHermes001 Data Challenge? @kalliverse.bsky.social has some exciting news to share with you — all the way from the AAIC 2025 in Toronto!
More updates coming soon. 🧠
#AAIC2025 #BioHermes002
More updates coming soon. 🧠
#AAIC2025 #BioHermes002
August 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
📢 Are you a dementia researcher in the UK? Or one of the talented teams that took part in the #BioHermes001 Data Challenge? @kalliverse.bsky.social has some exciting news to share with you — all the way from the AAIC 2025 in Toronto!
More updates coming soon. 🧠
#AAIC2025 #BioHermes002
More updates coming soon. 🧠
#AAIC2025 #BioHermes002
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On #AAIC25 day 5, I shared with the amazing audience what we achieved with the first round of the @brainhealtharc.bsky.social Scottish Data Challenge. Brilliant questions gave me a chance to emphasise the need to reuse routine datasets and support cross-discipline collaboration for 2ndary analysis!!
July 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
On #AAIC25 day 5, I shared with the amazing audience what we achieved with the first round of the @brainhealtharc.bsky.social Scottish Data Challenge. Brilliant questions gave me a chance to emphasise the need to reuse routine datasets and support cross-discipline collaboration for 2ndary analysis!!