An artificial intelligence (AI) model is being trained on a set of NHS data for 57 million people in England, from which personal information has been stripped away. The pilot study is being run by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and University College London (UCL). The model could transform patient care, identifying opportunities where early interventions might significantly improve or save lives.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 7 May 2025
Professor Richard Dobson has been appointed as Deputy Director of the NIHR Maudsley BRC following a competitive call earlier this year. Professor Dobson is also Theme Lead for Informatics.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 5 Feb 2025
2024 has been a year of remarkable discoveries and innovative advancements in mental health research, showcasing the expertise of NIHR Maudsley BRC researchers.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Dec 2024
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that people with severe mental illness (SMI) - such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia - are more than four times as likely to die from pneumonia compared to the general population.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 9 Oct 2024
Earlier this year under the Conservative government a Green paper opened up a consultation on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - a welfare benefit claimed by many people with mental health and neurodivergent conditions as well as people with physical health conditions. Researchers from King’s College London investigated how this benefit is received by people who are accessing mental health services and, together with members of a patient and public involvement and engagement group who advise on the project, have written a blog to explain their latest findings.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 26 Sep 2024
