Rory Collins
Principal investigator and chief executive of UK Biobank. Expert in large-scale prospective studies and the intersection of genetics, environment, and lifestyle in disease.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 49min
How UK Biobank Was Built
Join Sir Rory Collins, principal investigator of UK Biobank and expert in health research, as he dives into a fascinating discussion about building long-term scientific initiatives. He shares insights on the challenges of securing support for a groundbreaking database tracking half a million participants over decades. Learn how this massive undertaking has revolutionized health studies and democratized access to invaluable data. Rory also emphasizes the importance of altruism among participants and the necessity of diverse biobanks for comprehensive health research.
Jul 18, 2025 • 6min
What Scientists Learned Scanning The Bodies of 100,000 Brits
Rory Collins, CEO of UK Biobank and a leader in medical research, shares fascinating insights about scanning 100,000 Brits for health studies. He discusses how this massive database reveals the onset of diseases and the role of lifestyle factors. The conversation also explores the importance of diversity in research, highlighting a participant’s journey motivated by family health issues. Additionally, the podcast dives into groundbreaking findings, especially concerning COVID-19's neurological effects, using a unique blend of genetic and imaging data.
