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As technology gets smaller and smaller, scientists are becoming increasingly able to develop new and innovative ways of collecting data which supports our fight against disease. Scientists are now able to generate vast amounts of genetic data using teeny tiny technology small enough to plug into a laptop USB port! Join local scientists who are using this ‘big data’ to inform a complex picture of our healthcare provision, helping researchers anticipate and treat disease outbreaks.
Teeny Tiny Tech Helping To Keep You Healthy
Dr Lisa Crossman
(Director of SequenceAnalysis.co.uk, and honorary lecturer at the University of East Anglia. )
One of the hardest things about treating an outbreak is knowing what’s causing it and where it’s coming from. DNA can tell us so much about diseases that threaten us, and perhaps even more about ourselves! Hear about the power of big data in health care and how shrinking technology is unlocking genomic information like never before.
How Big Data Can Be Used To Make Big Decisions!
Dr Gary Barker
(Theoretical physicist at the Institute of Food Research)
Surveillance is a developing activity and healthcare is no exception. Large volumes of anonymized data can be used to generate a complex picture of healthcare provision, in almost real time, and then can be used to identify anomalous events or trends to support decisions about management of public health or preparedness. Find out how collection and analysis of healthcare data helps to keep us prepared!
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