Transforming Lives through Data-driven Innovation Inflammation and Immunity is an innovative, UK-wide research Driver Programme funded by Health Data Research UK. Our mission is to transform our understanding of inflammation-mediated conditions by laying the ‘data foundations’ needed to accelerate data-driven healthcare innovation. Who are we? Get to know our dynamic community of analysts, researchers, service professionals and public contributors. Patient & Public Involvement Our research thrives on public involvement. We value the insights of our PPI members, treating them as integral to our work. News & Blog Curious to know more? Dive into our latest news stories and blog posts below to gain a deeper understanding of our activities, people and research. Study warns prescription data alone may misclassify diseases in research The use of prescription records alone to identify whether patients have certain diseases could lead to misleading results in medical research, according to a new UK study analysing health records from more than 400,000 patients. Lower incomes linked to higher rates of asthma exacerbation in both adults and children A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has highlighted links between income inequality and asthma exacerbations in both children and adults, renewing calls for urgent policy action to address the social determinants of health. New study reveals trends in lung disease across the UK over two decades A new study has provided the first comprehensive analysis of three major lung diseases—asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung disease (ILD)—across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland over the past two decades. Publications & Outputs Keep up-to-date with the latest publications and outputs from the Inflammation & Immunity Driver Programme. Upcoming Events Upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities relevant to the Inflammation & Immunity Driver Programme. This article was published on 2024-09-24
