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Big data holds key to tackling diabetes

21-Jan-2017

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AXA Research Fund funding research aims to mine existing data sets (e.g. PCRs, wearable devices).

Patterns may predict risk of future complications.

Aims to identify disease pathways for personalised medicine.

Nearly 350 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes – and rising.

NHS spends around £10 billion each year treating the disease.

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AXA Research Fund

Research fund supporting research in environment, health, socioeconomic and NewTech.

The University of Edinburgh

Public research university for UK and international students

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Diabetes