Welcome to a September filled with innovation and collaboration! As the season shifts and the leaves begin to turn, our community is also embracing change and growth. Whether you're pondering a dive into one of our focused themes, seeking new collaborations, or have insights to share in our blog series, there’s a place for you to shine here at DSxHE.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s unfolding this month:
Introducing our latest initiative, Work-in-Progress Lunchtime Series, where you can share your ongoing projects, receive feedback, and connect with peers in our community.
Don’t miss out on our September DSxHE Download as Cat Fraser from Co-EQ will spark our imaginations with insights on "Using AI for Community-Led Pandemic Decision Making and to Help Solve Long COVID" on the 10th.
Our statistical methods theme meet-up to discuss disparities in post hoc machine learning explanations by Vishwali Mhasawade, from New York University on the 10th.
Join our participatory research webinar on a discussion around UK LLC Citizen Panel to understand their participatory research strategy on the 12th.
Check out our new blog post which tackles a crucial question: "How can statistical methods reduce inequalities in genomics?"
We need your input!! Help us shape the future of DSxHE by completing our Community Survey. It's a quick check-in to understand your experiences, needs, and ideas. Your feedback is invaluable in guiding our efforts to make a difference. Take about 3 minutes to share your thoughts with us.
Grab your favorite fall beverage, settle into a cozy nook and dive into all the news, highlights, and opportunities we have in store. Excited? Curious? Eager to contribute? You can also add your own events, publications, thoughts & plugs to our Slack workspace.
News from DSxHE
Have you engaged with any of our themes yet? You can find out more about their visions, what they're planning & most importantly how you can become involved through the links below. Each theme will be launching over the coming weeks so stay tuned for updates on events & activities over on Slack.
Social Justice - Join us for our DSxHE Download takeover on the 9th July when we'll discuss this paper on social justice & AI. Communicate For Health Justice (CFHJ) is interested to know how is your industry communicating for (global) health justice? Share your perspective by taking part in the CFHJ survey.
Statistical Methods - Come along to our September meet-up with Vishwali Mhasawade, from New York University to discuss disparities in post hoc machine learning explanations! Almost 100 tickets were snapped up for last month's event. Everyone is welcome: expect fascinating talks, in-depth discussions, & all-round interesting chat on everything to do with statistical methods & health equity.
Clinical Trials - this theme is planning events and activities to establish partnerships & build consensus to ensure that medicines are both safe & effective for all of us. If that sounds interesting to you, find us at #theme-clinical-trials on Slack!
Participatory Research - Our next webinar series will be on 12th September 2024, 12pm BST where we'll be hearing from Dr Lidis Garbovan from the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration (UKLLC). Join our Slack channel to learn more about how you can apply participatory research in your work and find like-minded collaborators and peers.
Mental Health - we're aiming to equip the community to harness the potential of data science to improve our understanding of mental health & promote mental health equity. At the moment we're exploring the needs and interests of people with lived experience of mental health concerns and NHS staff providing services. If you are interested in participating, follow this link. We're also planning a summer of webinars and other activities - find us on our Slack channel to get involved.
Join us for The Download, our monthly informal, conversational and informative online Meetups!
These are open to anyone in the world, no matter what your level of experience and background. They are just an opportunity to meet fellow DSxHE-ers and learn a few new things :)
Roll up, roll up! This month we are excited to introduce our speaker Cat Fraser of Co-EQ to discuss "Using AI for Community-Led Pandemic Decision Making and to Help Solve Long COVID." Don't miss out on this engaging and insightful session where we dive into how AI can empower communities in their healthcare decisions during challenging times.
We look forward to seeing you there on Tuesday 10th September at 6 pm (BST).
with our speaker Dr. Paulina Boadiwaa Mensah.
Join us for our October Download & let's chat.
Tuesday 15th October at 6 pm (BST).
Introducing the DSxHE Work-in-Progress Lunchtime Series!
Join us for our new monthly event, where community members can showcase their ongoing projects and gather invaluable feedback from peers. Whether you're refining a concept or seeking fresh insights, this series provides the perfect platform to connect with like-minded professionals and engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas.
Take your project to the next level and discover new collaborative opportunities at our Work-in-Progress sessions. Interested in participating? Reach out to us via info.dsxhe@gmail.com for more details.
Stay tuned for information on our inaugural session!
Our latest entry in the DSxHE Blog series dives deep into the pivotal role of statistical methods in bridging the gap in genomics research.
Discover how innovative statistical techniques are being leveraged to address and reduce inequalities, ensuring fairer health outcomes for all.
A must-read for anyone passionate about data science and health equity!!
You can submit your blog article to info.dsxhe@gmail.com
Join us in this effort to democratize knowledge and drive health equity forward!
The Digest
Want to see all the articles, podcasts, papers, blogs, videos, funding calls, events and training opportunities that have been shared across the DSxHE Slack workspace?
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
This study assessed the impact of race adjustment when the data quality of a key predictor in a colorectal cancer risk prediction algorithm (reported family history of colorectal cancer) varied by race. We found that adjusting for race improved predictive performance and increased the fraction of Black participants among the predicted high-risk group. This study highlights an important and under-discussed consideration in the debate on race adjustment: When the data quality of input features varies by race, as frequently occurs in clinical settings, algorithms may benefit from race adjustments. Read More here.
Ada Lovelace Institute
This user guide has been developed by the Ada Lovelace Institute as part of a research partnership with the NHS AI Lab exploring algorithmic impact assessments (AIAs) in healthcare. This user guide describes the recommended algorithmic impact assessment (AIA) process for teams seeking access to imaging data from the proposed National Medical Imaging Platform (NMIP). It provides step-by-step guidance for project teams on how to conduct an algorithmic impact assessment (AIA) for their project. You can access it here.
News from the Community
Upcoming events
Here's a few external events coming up in the next month that might float your boat. If there's an event you'd like to highlight on a future edition of this newsletter, then post it on #events on our Slack workspace or get in touch.
Our September DSxHE Download, in which we will discuss the 'Using AI for Community-Led Pandemic Decision Making and to Help Solve Long COVID' by our speaker, Cat Fraser of Co-EQ. September 10th 2024, 6 pm BST.
DSxHE Statistical Methods Theme Meet-up - September 2024. We have Vishwali Mhasawade, from New York University, talking about disparities in post hoc machine learning explanations. Online. Tuesday 10th September 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
Responsible AI for Mental Health Workshop: University of Southampton and the Institute for Experiential AI @ Northeastern University, as part of Responsible AI UK (RAi UK) International Partnerships. Hybrid/ London. September 12th, 2024, at the America Square Conference Centre
DSxHE Participatory Research Webinar. Join us for our online meet-up focused on a discussion around the UK LLC Citizen Panel to understand their participatory research strategy. Online. Thursday 12th September, 2024 12:00 PM
MQ and DATAMIND's Data Science meeting! If you would like to present your work at the meeting, either as an oral presentation or a physical poster presentation, then please submit your abstract here. The deadline for abstract submissions is Monday the 16th of September. London/ In-person. Thursday 24 Oct 2024 at 10:00
Pioneering AI in MLTC: Bridging Research and Practice conference: AI for Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research Support Facility (AIM RSF). Manchester on Monday 09 September 2024, 09:30-17:45. Register to attend in person or online now.
Health Inequalities in Scotland: The State of the Nation Summit, which is taking place at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on 17th September 2024.
The Health Equity Network Second Annual National Conference. Venue: Eastside Rooms, Woodcock St, Birmingham (In-person). 8 October 2024 10:00 - 16:00 BST
October DSxHE Download. We'll be discussing Large Language Models and Emergency Medical Scenarios with our speaker Dr. Paulina Boadiwaa Mensah. Online. Tuesday 15 October 2024, 18:00 – 18:50
Digital Health AI + Data Event. Exploring the latest developments the use of data, analytics, machine learning and AI.Olympia London. 22-23 October, 2024
GovAI Summit 2024: Abt Global. It brings together public sector leaders and experts to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance. Arlington, VA,USA.
Monday, October 28, 2024 – Wednesday, October 30, 2024
6th Digital Health Society Summit: “Modernisation in healthcare in the next five years: How will healthcare embrace digitalisation and catch up on other sectors.” Virtual. 5-6 November 2024
Job opportunities
Looking for your next career move or project? We'll bring you a rundown of new roles and opportunities to further health equity through data science. If you're looking to find the next bright star in your team, share your advert with the community on Slack:
Data and Insight Analyst - General Medical Council. Location: Manchester. Salary £35,478. Closing date: Midnight Monday 9 September 2024. Assessment date: Interviews will take place week commencing 23 September 2024.
Senior Analytical Manager x 2 (Core Analytics Team), The Health Foundation University of Aberdeen and National Health Service (NHS) Grampian. £79,484 per annum plus excellent benefits. Two fixed-term roles are available. Full-time roles: 37.5 hours per week. Application deadline: Wednesday 18th September 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd October
Research Fellow in Bioinformatics, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, UCL. Location: London, Hybrid. Salary: £42,099. Closing date: 19th September 2024
Information and Research Governance Manager - HDR UK Vacancy. Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract (with possibility of extension). Flexible. The primary base could be anywhere in the UK. Salary: £50,000 - £58,000. Deadline: 12 September 2024 – 5:00PM
Associate Professor - Edwin S.H. Leong Chair in Data Science for Child Health. The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, Canada. Full-time tenure stream. Closing Date: 30th September 2024
2025–26 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice. Open for applications for individuals from the UK. The deadline for applications is 1 November 2024.
Funding opportunities &
partnering with DSxHE
Keep up with the latest funding opportunities across on Slack. Want to talk through your application or find partners? DSxHE has partnered on a number of research projects to support design and delivery and can offer your project support too, so get in touch with us on the Funding channel or contact Eunice for more.
Mental Health Award: Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions. This call will fund research to evaluate and further develop scalable digital interventions to advance early intervention in depression, anxiety and psychosis. Teams must include the research expertise required to drive the proposed research, an organisation which can take the intervention to scale (whether a company or not-for-profit) and lived experience experts. Deadline for submissions: 12 September 2024
i4i FAST (Funding At the Speed of Translation) Awards - Call 4. FAST is aimed at innovators in need of a small amount of funding to answer a specific question or to fund a single piece of activity to advance healthcare technologies and interventions for increased patient benefit. i4i FAST Call 4 will support the development of innovative healthcare technologies for acquired brain injury (ABI), including the prevention, diagnosis and management of ABI as well as recovery from ABI. Call 4 provides between £50k to £100k of funding for projects lasting between 6 and 12 months Open to applications from 18 September 2024, and the deadline for submissions will be 23 October 2024.
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