Usher Institute

Case studies

Find out more about the impact of some of our projects and programmes across the Usher.

Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research

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For the last 10 years, this UK-wide network of researchers, clinicians and people with asthma has conducted world-leading evidence-based research which can prove life-changing for people with asthma. The centre focuses on applied research methods and data science to drive forward asthma policy, practice and research.

EAVE: Scotland's population health data platform

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A team co-led by the University of Edinburgh and Public Health Scotland has created one of the most comprehensive national-scale health data resources in the world, providing crucial information to help guide the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK and internationally.