Upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities relevant to the Inflammation & Immunity Driver Programme. HDR UK Respiratory Data Science Catalyst Academic Webinar - March 2026The Respiratory Data Science Catalyst, which is led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and funded by Asthma + Lung UK, is a partnership which facilitates and accelerates health data research into chronic and acute respiratory conditions.This webinar will feature a talk from Dr Mengxuan Zou (known as Zoe), Senior Research Associate in Medical Statistics and Applied Health Data Science at Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, who will be discussing COVID-19 and respiratory conditions in vaccinated and unvaccinated people.Date4 March 2026 | 11:30AM - 12:30PMLearn more and register here. HDR UK Respiratory Data Science Catalyst Academic Webinar - April 2026The Respiratory Data Science Catalyst, which is led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and funded by Asthma + Lung UK, is a partnership which facilitates and accelerates health data research into chronic and acute respiratory conditions.This webinar will feature talks from: Ian Douglas, Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), who will be presenting on Using Routinely Collected Data to Estimate Intended Treatment Effects in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Marleen Bokern, an Early Career Researcher at LSHTM, who will discuss Investigating Biases in Observational Studies of Inhaled Corticosteroids and the Risk of COVID-19-Related Outcomes.Date1 April 2026 | 11:30AM - 12:30PMLearn more and register here. HDR UK Early Career Researcher Conference 2026This annual event celebrates and supports the vibrant community of PhD students and early career researchers working across the UK.The conference will bring together health data researchers from across the UK to share their work, hear keynote speakers, and network with peers who are shaping the future of health data science. The day will include a mix of talks, poster sessions, and opportunities to learn about new methods, collaborations, and career pathways in health data research.Date21 April 2026 | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | The Wellcome Trust, LondonLearn more and register here. Visit the NIHR Innovation Observatory!An invitation to apply for an immersive visit to the NIHR Innovation Observatory, designed for Early to Mid-Career Researchers interested in deepening their understanding of horizon scanning and engaging with peers working at the intersection of data science, innovation, and health policy.Located at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne, the NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world-leading health and care innovation scanning centre. Its work focuses on transforming health systems and improving population health through advanced data-driven methods that identify, assess, and monitor emerging technologies to support equitable access to high-quality care.The visit will feature insights from:Professor Dawn Craig (Director of the NIHR Innovation Observatory (est. 2017) and Professor of Evidence Synthesis at Newcastle University)Professor Niina Kolehmainen (Professor of Child Health Research, Newcastle University)Dr Chris Marshall (Principal Research Associate – Data Science and AI)Dave Robertson, (Chair of Applied Logic, Edinburgh University, HDR UK AI Advisor)The programme will focus on developing a robust understanding of horizon scanning for health and life-sciences innovation: what horizon scanning is, how signals of emerging technologies are detected and monitored, and how intelligence is translated into actionable insights to inform research, regulation, industry strategy, and healthcare delivery. Particular attention will be given to the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening these processes.Date: 14 May 2026Location: The Catalyst, Newcastle upon TyneTime: 9am to 4pmPlaces are limited and will be allocated through a competitive Expression of Interest (EOI) process.Application Link: https://www.hdruk.ac.uk/events/innovation-observatory-horizon-scanning-immersion-visit/Eligibility: This event is for Early Career Researchers and Technical Specialists in the HDR UK Community (including funded researchers and regional ECR’s)EOI deadline: 11 March 2026Applicants notified: By 18 March 2026Confirmation deadline for selected participants: 31 March 2026Applications close on 11 March 2026. This article was published on 2025-10-09
