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Oxford-led programme launches unparalleled resource for dementias research

General Research

An Oxford University-led research programme has launched a new system to help dementia researchers make the most of existing study data.

The Dementias Platform UK's new Data Portal is a secure online research environment that will provide researchers with high quality information and tools to help them work together better. It will enable scientists to exploit and share a wealth of data, as well as enabling remote access to, and analysis of, large and complex datasets.

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