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Data Science

Championing and applying novel methods in data science to address challenges of our ageing society to improve health and wellbeing in later life.

We are an interdisciplinary team integrating domain knowledge in ageing and stroke with statistics, AI, computer science, engineering and social sciences to collect, process, link and analyse very large amounts of data for the purpose of improving wellbeing and services in later life, working in partnership with older people.

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We welcome at all stages of their careers to join our ASR Data Science network and become part of a vibrant and collaborative research community.

As a member of our ASR Data Science network, you will:

  • Engage with a broad academic community
  • Stay informed about upcoming events
  • Access valuable resources shared by our members
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Our Research Projects

The CARE75+ Cohort

Addressing Anticholinergic Medication in Secondary Care Settings

Optimising Structured Medication Reviews for Older People with Severe Frailty and Care Home Residents to Reduce Overprescribing and Associated Inequalities

Exploring dementia risk factors among ethnic minorities in the UK: A study based on Connected Bradford dataset

The INCLUDE study: Development of methods to identify digitally excluded older people, and tailoring of interventions to meet their digital needs

The Clinical Information and Management System for Stroke (CIMSS)

Man check blood pressure monitor and heart rate monitor with digital pressure gauge.

Optimising blood pressure management for older people with frailty

See our impact stories, news items and event listings

Event listingsEvent listings - Data Science
10 October 2025

Individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA) – a new frontier in multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) research

This is an open invite to the webinar on Individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA) – a new frontier in multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) research  When: Wednesday 5th November, 12:30 -…
Event listings - Data Science
27 June 2025

How to develop an electronic frailty index using routine data: A step by step guide | EuGMS SIG workshop hosted by ASR Data Science

This is an open invite to a EuGMS SIG on Big Data Open meeting hosted by Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research. When: Tuesday July 8th,  2-3 pm  Format:…
Event listings - Data Science
26 June 2025

GitHub: A Digital Tool for Research | ASR Data Science Monthly seminars

This is an open invite to a monthly Data Science meeting, hosted by Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research. When: 10th July, 10-11am Format: in person/ MS Teams link…