AI in Healthcare
More breast cancers detected in first evaluation of breast screening AI
Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science
The Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science is a partnership between the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian, and NHS Research & Development North Node. We bring together health and data science experts with clinical colleagues, industry and the public to establish a vibrant, multidisciplinary research environment. Together we strive to address the heath challenges faced within our local community, nationally, and across the globe.
Examples of Research Impact
Community Intelligence for Public Health
University research empowers local community to shape smoking cessation services
Kidney Healthcare
Aberdeen-led study aims to reduce inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease
Improving access to health data for research
Funding awarded to Scotland’s Regional Safe Havens to support better coordination and consistency across data systems
Verbal Autopsy with Participatory Action Research
Dr Lucia D'Ambruoso and colleagues in South Africa developed new ways to record deaths and improve services for marginalised groups.
Rare Cancer Research
280K funding boost for research into little known blood cancer
The Networked Data Lab
Mental health prescriptions for children up nearly 60 percent
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Our Vision: Improving health and care with data
Key to achieving this is our:
Study with us
Please email us if you are interested in a PhD with us. Our PhD opportunities are advertised on the main University Postgraduate Research page.
We offer a range of postgraduate taught programmes and short courses including: