# BioBank #  UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource, containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database is regularly augmented with additional data and is globally accessible to approved researchers undertaking vital research into the most common and life-threatening diseases. It is a major contributor to the advancement of modern medicine and treatment and has enabled several scientific discoveries that improve human health. For more information [visit the BioBank website ](https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Health]], [[Data Governance]], [[Data Infrastructure]] **Projects and Programs** For more information about the Projects and Programs, please visit [BioBank](https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/) **Funders and Partners** For more information about the Funders and Partners, please visit [BioBank](https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-biobank/people/) working at BioBank and the [career opportunities](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-biobank/jobs/) currently available. They also have a dedicated [career center](https://careers.ukbiobank.ac.uk/) **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** BioBank is classified as an [[NGO]] and has headquarters located in Stockport, United Kingdom. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Global]], [[Europe]] <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=BioBank+Stockport,+United+Kingdom&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/uk_biobank *LinkedIN* https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-biobank/ *YouTube* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cQFOgHykizLpxvaSdpe4Q *Contact Form* https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/learn-more-about-uk-biobank/contact-us --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative