UoM UK Biobank Users
| Dates: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 11:30 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Prof Martin Rutter |
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The last meeting of the academic year of the UK Biobank User Group will feature an extended presentation on the strengths and limitations of the UK Biobank datasets from Prof Martin Rutter from the School of Medical Sciences. Martin will take up his position as Deputy Chief Scientist at UK Biobank in June 2024.
Abstract
Impacts of disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms: clinical and biological insights from the UK Biobank
Prof Martin Rutter, School of Medical Sciences
Martin will talk about his experience of working with UK Biobank data and the opportunities that this world-leading resource presents for international collaboration and for performing impactful cutting-edge research. He will focus on studies he has been involved with that have assessed the clinical and population level impacts of sleep and circadian disruption on health and wellbeing.
He will highlight the potential limitations of traditional epidemiology and the insights that can be gained from genetic epidemiology and from using Mendelian randomization techniques. He will talk about the some of the strengths and limitations of the UK Biobank resource and the opportunities available for its future development.
The event can be attended either online or in person.
Speaker
Prof Martin Rutter
Role: Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine
Organisation: School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
Room G47
Williamson Building
Manchester
