Health data research

Data Saves Lives. Doctors, nurses and other health professionals rely on data every day to make decisions, while researchers use it to develop life changing treatments. As a health system serving the population of Birmingham and beyond, University Hospitals Birmingham is committed to delivering excellent care today and even better care tomorrow. Data plays a crucial role in this mission; it helps us understand and respond to the evolving needs of the population we serve.

By using data, we can measure how well our treatments and care meet these needs and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, data increasingly enables us to make research discoveries that not only enhance the care we provide to our local population but also benefit people beyond our organisation.

To find out more about health data research at University Hospitals Birmingham, visit: our research facilities and hosted infrastructure page.

Research governance

Research Governance is a robust framework of policies, standards and regulations that enable the highest standards of research integrity and ethical conduct to be achieved.

At University Hospitals Birmingham, we are committed to ensuring that all research activities are conducted responsibly, legally and safely. By implement rigorous oversight mechanisms, we aim to maintain public trust, enhance the validity of research outcomes and advance knowledge that leads to improved health outcomes for our patient population.