Dementias Platform UK Data Portal & Associated Hubs

The DPUK Data Portal provides secure access to an extensive imaging data collection, delivered entirely through a 5 Safes–compliant Trusted Research Environment, designed to protect data at every stage. ·      Secure analysis, no raw data downloads ·      20+ imaging datasets ·      Linked phenotypic data from population & clinical studies ·      Free to use (charges apply only for large‑scale compute) Built for modern, responsible research, where data security and scientific ambition go hand in hand. 🔗Explore DPUK Neuroimaging data here: https://lnkd.in/eHrxaDYy

📣We are excited to announce that the book Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience edited by Li Su, is now available to pre-order. Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience is a clear and practical guide to using AI to better understand the brain and improve clinical care. Written with accessibility in mind, it connects the shared history of AI and neuroscience to today’s real‑world applications, from neuroimaging and genetics to mental health and population studies. The book also explores emerging tools such as brain–computer interfaces and drug discovery, while thoughtfully addressing the ethical and privacy questions that come with AI‑driven research. DPUK’s Lewis Hotchkiss has contributed his expertise in a chapter focusing on the importance of protecting patient privacy when translating AI models from secure research environments into real‑world clinical practice. The chapter brings together the knowledge and research led by DPUK on AI risk and privacy protection, providing practical guidance for the development of responsible AI models. 🔗 Order your copy here: https://lnkd.in/ePi8-A4T UK Research and Innovation | NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence | Alzheimer's Society | University of Cambridge | Deep Dementia Phenotyping (DEMON) Network | Neuroscience Institute at The University of Sheffield | Population Data Science at Swansea University

Great to be at the TREvolution Showcase in London today, where the early adopter projects are presenting progress on enabling data federation across Trusted Research Environments. It is encouraging to see the momentum building behind a more connected, efficient and research-ready ecosystem. Federation has the potential to transform how researchers securely discover and analyse data across platforms, while maintaining the highest governance and security standards. The DPUK Data Portal is proud to have been an early adopter in this space, contributing to federation-enabling discussions and helping shape practical approaches to implementation. We are also pleased to be supporting two exemplar research projects being showcased tomorrow — BRAID and CONNECT-AF — both of which will utilise data within the DPUK Data Portal. Exciting to see collaboration turning into delivery, and to see DPUK continuing to play a leading role in the future of federated data access for research. #TREvolution #Federation #TrustedResearchEnvironments #DataScience #HealthData #ResearchInnovation #DPUK

This Week in the SynthSprint! The DPUK Data Portal is excited to spotlight the latest SynthSprint, a synthetic data exploration programme designed to help researchers engage with data earlier, work more efficiently, and do so in a secure environment. Central to this initiative is DPUK’s innovative approach to developing three tiers of synthetic data fidelity, each tailored to address real‑world research challenges and unlock new opportunities for secure, flexible, and high‑quality analysis. This week, participants will be accessing high-fidelity synthetic data which captures more detailed information about the relationships between variables to assess whether this extra information provides any further utility 🔍 Exploring data structures and assessing project feasibility ⚙️ Developing and testing code ahead of full data access 🎓 Building skills and confidence within a safe, reproducible environment The insights generated through this SynthSprint will feed directly into the forthcoming Utility Framework, being developed by ADR UK, DPUK, and the UK Data Service, helping to enhance data access pathways across the UK research ecosystem. Delivered with the support of: 🔹 SeRP - Secure eResearch Platform 🔹 ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) UK 🔹 UK Data Service 🔹 Datacise Open Learning 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJqQd6w4

SynthSprint is happening this week! The DPUK Data Portal is proud to shout about the latest SynthSprint, a synthetic data exploration programme helping researchers engage with data earlier, faster, and more securely. At the heart of this initiative is DPUK’s pioneering work in developing three levels of synthetic data fidelity, each created to support real research challenges and open new possibilities for secure, flexible, and high‑quality analysis. This week, participants are accessing medium-fidelity synthetic data (synthetic data which captures information about marginal distributions), to explore how this level of synthetic data can be used to support 🔍 Exploring data structures and assess project feasibility ⚙️ Developing and test code ahead of full data access 🎓 Building skills and confidence in a safe, reproducible environment Insights from this SynthSprint will directly inform the upcoming Utility Framework developed by ADR UK, DPUK and the UK Data Service, helping improve data access journeys across the UK research landscape. Delivered with the support of: 🔹SeRP 🔹ADR UK 🔹UK Data Service 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJqQd6w4

We’re delighted to share that Kafayat will be representing DPUK Data Portal at the upcoming European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI Training Programme Today, April 14th Kafayat will be delivering a talk titled “Data‑Driven Approaches to Understanding Dementia”, followed by a Q&A session. The presentation will highlight DPUK’s multi‑modal research resources, including a case study drawing on her recent article on multi‑modal TBI data to showcase how integrated datasets can drive new scientific insights. This session is supported by UK Dementia Research Institute and Kafayat’s talk will provide attendees with an in‑depth look at the DPUK Data Portal, its capabilities, and exemplar scientific projects that demonstrate its impact in Dementia Research. Find out more about other training opportunities EMBL‑EBI offer https://lnkd.in/dVekMYSH We’re thrilled to have Kafayat share her expertise with the EMBL‑EBI community!

We’re proud to support BrainWaves, one of the DPUK Data Portal’s hosted Hubs, as they lead the way in transforming how evidence on adolescent mental health is generated, shared, and translated into real‑world impact. Their Living Well Conference 2026 brings together researchers, educators, and policymakers to bridge the gap between research and classroom reality, something we’re committed to enabling through secure, scalable data access across the DPUK platform. If you work in education, research, or youth wellbeing, this is a fantastic opportunity to see how BrainWaves is shaping new understanding around social media use, neurodiversity, attendance, and more. 📣 Early bird tickets now end April 30th 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-jnvziZ

We’re proud to support BrainWaves, one of the DPUK Data Portal’s hosted Hubs, as they lead the way in transforming how evidence on adolescent mental health is generated, shared, and translated into real‑world impact. Their Living Well Conference 2026 brings together researchers, educators, and policymakers to bridge the gap between research and classroom reality, something we’re committed to enabling through secure, scalable data access across the DPUK platform. If you work in education, research, or youth wellbeing, this is a fantastic opportunity to see how BrainWaves is shaping new understanding around social media use, neurodiversity, attendance, and more. 📣 Early bird tickets end at Midnight - Final hours to save £50 off registration with code 50MARCH 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-jnvziZ

DPUK Data Portal is proud to celebrate the strong start of the latest SynthSprint, following an engaging workshop held in London last Friday, co-led by Lewis Hotchkiss. This leading synthetic data exploration programme is designed to accelerate and enhance the way researchers engage with data. At the heart of this initiative is DPUK’s pioneering work in developing three levels of synthetic data fidelity, each created to support real research challenges and open new possibilities for secure, flexible, and high‑quality analysis. Through SynthSprint, participants will have the opportunity to work with DPUK‑generated synthetic datasets to: Strengthen data discovery and project feasibility Researchers can explore dataset structure, assess feasibility, and shape proposals before submitting data access applications. Advance development while awaiting full access Our synthetic data allows users to design and test code, build pipelines, and prepare analytical workflows ahead of time, reducing bottlenecks and speeding up research timelines. Support training and capability building Educators and teams can teach new methods, explore analytical techniques, and build confidence with complex data in a safe, reproducible environment. This iteration of SynthSprint also plays a crucial strategic role, with insights from the Datathon directly informing the upcoming Utility Framework, developed by ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) UK, Dementias Platform UK and UK Data Service This framework will guide improvements to data access processes, streamline researcher journeys, and strengthen trust and transparency across the research landscape. We’re delivering SynthSprint with the brilliant support of our partners: 🔷 SeRP - Secure eResearch Platform, providing the secure infrastructure that makes this datathon possible 🔷 ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) UK 🔷 UK Data Service Together, we’re driving the future of synthetic data use and enhancing the research landscape across the UK and beyond. 🔗 Explore SynthSprint: https://lnkd.in/dJqQd6w4

We’re in London today for the start of the Synth Sprint, beginning with a dedicated workshop co‑led by Lewis Hotchkiss. This session is helping us align, exchange perspectives, and set the priorities that will guide the sprint ahead. It’s an important opportunity to connect, reflect, and establish a clear direction for the work we’ll be doing together over the coming weeks. We’re looking forward to seeing how today’s discussions shape the next steps. The #SynthSprint begins now. ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) | SeRP - Secure eResearch Platform | Dementias Platform UK | UK Data Service | Population Data Science at Swansea University