Welcome
The Big Data Institute (BDI) is an interdisciplinary research institute that focuses on the analysis of large, complex, heterogeneous data sets for research into the causes and consequences, prevention and treatment of disease. BDI researchers develop, evaluate and deploy efficient methods for acquiring and analysing information for large clinical research studies. These approaches are invaluable in identifying the associations between lifestyle exposures, genetic variants, infections and health outcomes around the globe.
The BDI is part of the Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery at the University of Oxford's Old Road Campus. The director is Professor Trey Ideker.
Could GLP-1 drugs prevent blood cancers and other diseases of ageing?
26 Aug, 2026
Researchers will explore whether widely used GLP-1 drugs could be repurposed to prevent blood cancers and diseases of ageing.
Study reveals rare genetic variants that shape unexpected traits and health outcomes
23 Jun, 2026
New study reveals why some people defy genetic expectations, offering insights into rare diseases and future treatments.
Oxford Population Health researcher recognised for contribution to brain imaging research
15 Jun, 2026
Oxford Population Health’s Thomas Nichols receives prestigious OHBM Fellowship recognising more than two decades of contributions to neuroimaging.