Health Data Research Service

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26 February 2026

Health Data Research Service CEO to speak at Rewired 2026

Dr Melanie Ivarsson, chief executive of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS), is the latest confirmed speaker at Rewired 2026.
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6 February 2026

Movers and Shakers news roundup

This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data
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Dr Melanie Ivarsson, chief executive of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS)
13 January 2026

Melanie Ivarsson appointed CEO of Health Data Research Service

Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed chief executive of the government's Health Data Research Service (HDRS).
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5 December 2025

Movers and Shakers news roundup

Our latest Movers and Shakers features Dr Bishoy Dimitri joining Dedalus as CCIO and clinical lead for the UK and
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Dr Zubir Ahmed, former health innovation and safety minister
4 December 2025

UK should make money from NHS patient data, says health minister

The UK should leverage its new Health Data Research Service for the “benefit of the Treasury coffers”, health minister Zubir
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Baroness Nicola Blackwood, chair of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS)
26 November 2025

Blackwood appointed as chair of the Health Data Research Service

Baroness Nicola Blackwood, a leader in life sciences and innovation, has been appointed as chair of the Health Data Research
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Dr Vin Diwakar, national transformation director at NHS England
28 August 2025

NHSE seeking Health Data Research Service CEO and chair

NHSE is inviting applications for the inaugural chair and chief executive of the newly established Health Data Research Service (HDRS).
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Woman in lab coat looking in microscope
16 July 2025

Life sciences plan aims to support a prevention-focused NHS

The government's Life Sciences Sector Plan aims to harness scientific innovation for economic growth and support a prevention-focused NHS.
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Doctor and the word data
8 April 2025

DHSC announces creation of £600m Health Data Research Service

The government and the Wellcome Trust are investing up to £600 million to create a new Health Data Research Service.
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