11 ways to avert a data-storage disaster
Dementia ResearcherHard-drive failures are inevitable, but data loss doesn’t have to be. Top tips from Jeffrey M. Perkel in this blog shared from Nature Careers.
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At the coalface for Dementias Platform UK
Blog from Joshua Bauermeister for DPUK, providing an insight into a key job that makes it possible for researchers to compare data across different cohorts in the Data Portal.
Big data for better science: technologies for measuring behaviour
This meeting will give behavioural scientists the chance to learn about the latest research technologies for collecting ‘big’ high-quality data. Data scientists and technology experts will explain the latest developments, challenges and benefits of research technology in a series of cutting-edge talks. Attendees will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various research…
CONFERENCE – DPUK Annual Conference 2018: Using the power of cohorts
Register now for this free one-day conference. Attendees will develop an in-depth knowledge of Data Platform UK’s ground-breaking Data Portal, Clinical Studies Register and multi-centre experimental medicine activity.
Could bots be contaminating your research?
Adam SmithMelissa Simone a PhD student from the University of Minnesota recently tweeted a very interesting thread, sharing her experience of problems she had with maintaining data integrity in her online survey.
Dementias Platform UK datathon at Ulster University – 12-14 May 2020 (CANCELLED)
Collaborate with fellow data scientists and dementia researchers at a DPUK datathon – 12-14 May 2020 – a free three day event to kick start new dementia studies. Apply by 9am on 3rd April
DPUK datathon at Swansea
Collaborate with fellow data scientists and dementia researchers at a DPUK datathon – a free three day event to kick start innovative dementia studies.
DPUK datathon at UEA
Collaborate with fellow data scientists and dementia researchers at a DPUK datathon – a free three day event to kick start innovative dementia studies.
Guest Blog – Accessing routine data for dementia across the globe
Clarissa GiebelClarissa shares her exploration of dementia cohort datasets, and discusses how they are supporting her latest research.
How to Use GAAIN for Your Research: Data Discovery and Interrogator
Join Dr. Arthur Toga from University of Southern California as well as two researchers that have utilised these tools to augment their data discovery and research.
International Data Harmonisation ESRC Workshop for Cognitive Ageing and Dementia
The workshops have been designed to provide in-depth information about the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), Japan Collaborative Cohort Study (JCCS); Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JCES) and Japanese Study on Aging and Retirement (JSTAR)
Making data count with NHS Improvement
A practical, interactive guide is suitable for those working at all levels in the NHS, from ward to board, and will show you how to make better use of your data.