Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) are pleased to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, that formalizes a collaborative partnership in healthcare and data science. The partnership will leverage cutting-edge data science and research, with a focus on trustworthy data use to power improvements in healthcare, research and innovation, strengthening existing links between the UK and Singapore.

The MoU was signed by Permanent Secretary for National Research and Development Professor Tan Chorh Chuan and Director of Health Data Research UK, Professor Andrew Morris. The signing was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore and Chairman of the National Research Foundation, Mr Heng Swee Keat.

A visionary collaboration for impactful health data research at scale

This partnership reinforces the UK's position as a leader in health data science, and Singapore as a center of research excellence that is transforming health through precise medicine. The partnership offers HDR UK and its UK partners a unique opportunity to share their expertise on an international stage, whilst learning from key international partners and institutions. Together, HDR UK and NRF will explore opportunities to use health data research to address pressing healthcare challenges, ensuring the benefits of this collaboration extend beyond their borders, impacting healthcare systems and patient outcomes worldwide.

To revolutionize healthcare, we must harness the power of whole system intelligence. This involves monitoring patient trajectories through primary, secondary, and tertiary care continuously and in real time. By collaboratively enhancing our capabilities, we can not only improve patient outcomes but also build a robust global research platform. This will power the ethical and trustworthy use of data worldwide."

Andrew Morris, Professor and Director, Health Data Research UK

"This partnership represents our collective dedication to unlocking the vast potential of health data. It ensures that our joint advancements will deliver tangible, worldwide benefits, setting new standards in medical research and innovation. "

The collaboration represents a partnership of multiple Institutions; The University of Nottingham, Swansea University Medical School, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and the Trus...