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Health data is growing rapidly in size and complexity, and the UK holds some of the richest datasets in the world. At the Institute of Health Informatics, we harness this data to better understand disease at both national and global levels. Our unique mix of expertise drives impactful research using large-scale data and advanced analytics.
Study
Explore our flexible taught and research postgraduate courses, combining theory with practice.
People
Meet and connect with our talented team of academics, researchers, teachers, and professional services staff.
Research
Our research aims to harness electronic health records in their broadest sense for research to improve health and healthcare.
Course Spotlight
Health Data Science MSc
Discover how our Health Data Science MSc uses AI and machine learning to analyse complex biomedical data. Gain cutting-edge skills to drive innovation and improve healthcare through advanced computational methods.
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Commonly used drugs show small benefit for long Covid fatigue
Over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug both have a small benefit in reducing long Covid fatigue among people receiving care from specialist long Covid clinics, according to new findings from a large clinical trial led by UCL and UCLH.
09 Jul 2026
Promising gene editing therapy lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol
Patients in London have received a pioneering new gene editing therapy that lowers 'bad' cholesterol after a single infusion, as part of a study involving UCL scientists.
27 May 2026
Diabetes medicine could save thousands more lives a year
Diabetes drugs that may soon be prescribed more widely in England could save thousands of lives each year, suggests a new study by researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
10 Feb 2026