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71. Examples of successful data science approaches in epidemiological research

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Date: 14-05-25

The BIPS Institute Seminar on May 14, 2025, focused on how data science can provide practical support for epidemiological research. The presentation highlighted how data science methods can help to…

72. Cancer screening is becoming more personalized

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Date: 08-05-25

Many people in Germany regularly participate in cancer screening programs. However, the same rules apply to everyone—for example, the recommended age and frequency of screening. New research, in…

73. Webinar Meet-the-Data: The datasets of the UK Biobank

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Date: 07-05-25

The webinar series Meet-the-Data@ Gesundheitsforschung by NFDI4Health & BIH QUEST is entering its second round. The series showcases valuable datasets from leading research institutes across various…

74. Jessica Young on "Story-Led Causal Inference"

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Date: 30-04-25

At the BIPS Institute Seminar, Jessica Young, Associate Professor of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, presented a new perspective on the…

75. Defending Freedom of Research

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Date: 11-04-25

Attacks on science are increasing – authoritarian forces worldwide are undermining this foundation of liberal democracies. Health research is also being targeted. The methods are often the same:…

76. BIPS Director receives prestigious DAGStat medal

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Date: 03-04-25

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Prof. Dr. Iris Pigeot, Director of the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, received the DAGStat medal at the DAGStat conference in Berlin on March 27. With this award,…

77. NFDI4Health Open Friday Lecture: Anonymisation & Legal Aspects

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Date: 28-03-25

NFDI4Health opens its Friday Lecture on Friday, 28th March 2025, on the topic "Legal Framework for Secure and Data-Efficient Research Data Processing". Dennis-Kenji Kipker will explain the challenge…

78. Webinar Meet-the-Data@Health Research: Data from NFDI4Health in Focus

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Date: 05-03-25

The Meet-the-Data@Gesundheitsforsuchung webinar series, hosted by NFDI4Health & BIH QUEST, presents valuable datasets from leading research institutes across various fields of health sciences.

79. Physical activity in children and adolescents: Lecture by Professor Russ Jago at BIPS

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Date: 05-03-25

Professor Russ Jago, one of the leading researchers in the field of physical activity in children and adolescents, will visit BIPS to present findings from the Passport study. The lecture will…

80. Health in Germany: high spending, poor results – a new analysis reveals the problem

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Date: 04-03-25

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Germany spends billions on its healthcare system – yet the results lag behind those of many European neighbors. Why is that? A new analysis of health policy highlights systematic weaknesses and…