Find out about learning and training to support your research on the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform.

We understand that using the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform (UKB-RAP) might seem challenging, especially if you are new to bioinformatics. That’s why UK Biobank is committed to providing the tools, resources, and community support you need to confidently carry out your research.

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The UK Biobank Community is a hub for knowledge, collaboration and learning, and provides resources including:

  • Help Guides: Step-by-step instructions to navigate the platform
  • GitBooks: Comprehensive resources to deepen your understanding
  • Tutorials: Practical walkthroughs for common tasks
  • Researcher Forum: A space to ask questions, share insights, and connect with fellow researchers

The Community provides access to a wealth of knowledge and support from both UK Biobank and other researchers like you.

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Mandatory training for registered researchers

To ensure you’re fully equipped to start your project on the UKB-RAP, researchers are required to complete three mandatory courses:

  1. Medical Research Council (MRC) ‘Research, GDPR, & Confidentiality‘: Understand the legal and ethical framework for handling data responsibly.
  2. Introduction to UK Biobank: An overview of our resources and research potential. Information on researchers’ obligations to UK Biobank when using data.
  3. Introduction to the UKB-RAP: Learn how to navigate and use the UKB-RAP effectively.

For more details and to access these courses, visit the Researcher Training Courses page on the Community.

Additional support from DNAnexus

Our partners at DNAnexus provide further training and technical support, offering expertise to help you maximise your use of the UKB-RAP.

Whether you need help troubleshooting or mastering advanced tools, DNAnexus is here to assist.

Learn more on the Community at UKB-RAP User Help Center: UKB-RAP Training.

“The UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform takes the fantastic data generated by the UK Biobank project and removes the few barriers to entry. The support team recruited by DNAnexus to assist researchers in using this cloud resource has been incredibly responsive.”

Dr Eugene Gardner, Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge