DPUK Datathons
BOOK NOW FOR THIS YEAR'S DATATHON (It's FREE!)
The theme of this year's Datathon is ‘A multi-cohort approach to dementia research’
It is FREE to attend and includes around 15-30 hours of additional work beyond the formal workshops for research and collaboration.
You MUST register by March 29th to be able to participate.
This advance registration is essential to enable our team to get you approved to use datasets and to create your access to the DPUK Data Portal's secure research environment.
WHAT ARE DATATHONS?
At DPUK Datathons, researchers work in multidisciplinary teams to generate valuable new findings in dementia research. Our Datathons are taking place virtually at the moment.
You will use cohort data in the DPUK Data Portal to explore a particular research question relating to dementia risk and progression. Our last event addressed the comorbidities of cognitive decline (including cardiovascular disease).
Datathons are ideal for early-career researchers who specialise in statistical analysis or machine learning methods. They are led by DPUK's Senior Data and Science Manager, Dr Sarah Bauermeister.
The events include:
- Expert introduction to selected population cohorts
- Guided cohort analysis workshops
- Support and guidance during offline periods
- Potential for studies to develop into publications
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DATATHON ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Data scientists with some experience of working with complex data
- Experience of statistical techniques
- Experience of working in dementia or health research will be useful, but is not essential
- University or industry-based
- UK and further afield