Dr Hywel T Evans

Senior Data Scientist & User Support Lead / Uwch Wyddonydd Data ac Arweinydd Cymorth Defnyddwyr @PopDataSci_SU @SAILDatabank

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

We developed harmonised research-ready datasets for asthma, COPD and ILD in @SAILDatabank, CPRD, and @dataloch. We have reusable code for deriving:
- BMI
- Smoking status
- Ethnicity (from GP and hospital records)
- Spirometry values
- ILD classification
- Asthma/COPD medications

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

A Harmonised approach to curating research-ready datasets for Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in England, Wales & Scotland using CPRD, SAIL & DataLoch @DovePress @chrisPopDataSci @PopDataSci_SU https://t.co/C1gh1I0tGd

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

Yesterday, SAIL Databank Senior Data Scientist & User Support Lead @HTEvans attended the @SeneddWales Cross Party Group on Medical Research Showcase 🚀

A great opportunity to highlight SAIL’s work and join important discussions on medical research.

@ResearchWales @PopDataSci_SU

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

🚀@SAILDatabank research now shaping operational strategy of @WelshAmbulance leaders - demonstrating how research can directly contribute to real-world health service delivery.

🌟Co-authored by @_Shamsudeen, one of our summer interns from 2023.

🔗https://t.co/w90KBp2FiS

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

Our study on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation is being used operationally by the Welsh Ambulance Service - this is exactly why we do what we do. Research for real-world impact!

Funded by @ESRC via @adr_uk

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

SAIL research shapes operational strategy at @WelshAmbulance services🚀

🔗 Read here about how the team plan to apply findings from a SAIL research methods paper - demonstrating how research can directly influence real-world health service delivery: https://t.co/oCvnfe3Dj6

[Ashley Akbari @AshleyAkbari]

Come & join our fantastic UDSS team at the @SAILDatabank here at @PopDataSci_SU @SwanseaUni

Get in touch / apply now (closes 2025-05-14)🚀

Data Scientist & User Support Manager (2 posts)
https://t.co/1wIfiFqFta

Data Scientist & User Support Officer
https://t.co/mMppNjVq0e

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

We created a great team - clinical knowledge of spinal pain alongside data science expertise. Really pleased to see this study now published.

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

New #collaborative study on spinal pain in Wales using data from @SAILDatabank, reveals key insights to inform public health initiatives for people suffering with spinal pain.

👉https://t.co/mvYgCzxMks

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

Great to see @RhiannonKOwen & @HTEvans representing SAIL Databank at ISPOR 2024 in Barcelona!🌍👏 Hosted by @VA_Consultancy.

This year’s theme: “Generating Evidence Toward Health and Well-Being” centers on understanding and improving global health through scientific evidence.

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

Our @PopDataSci team at @SwanseaUni made a big impact at #IPDLN2024 in Chicago! 🎉

3 Workshops 🧠
11 Rapid-Fire Presentations ⚡
20 Oral Presentations 🎤
13 Poster Sessions 🖼️

🎥 Watch our highlights https://t.co/G1gN6RYzrD
#PopulationData #DataScience #Innovation #TeamScience

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

👏Feeling inspired after seeing our team's amazing posters at #IPDLN2024!

Our researchers are tackling important questions & making a real difference.

1⃣ Part 1 of today's posters

@IPDLN_info @IJPDS @ukserp @DataciseOpen @SAILDatabank @DPUKDataPortal @MAGENTA_proj_uk @HTEvans

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

Hosting internships benefits your interns and your team. Thanks to all our colleagues for facilitating these great opportunities - diolch!

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

Dr @HTEvans from @SAILDatabank shares how the Population Data Science Summer Internship Programme, now in its 5th year, provides students invaluable real-world experience while benefiting host teams. 📊🌟

Read his blog here✍️https://t.co/OuXnpQzgWR

#PDSInterns2024 #Internship

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

4⃣Next up we have Toochukwu Ogbonna @_togbonna presenting his project: Movement Across Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation and Evaluating Person-Time Years Across Quintile👇
#PDSInterns2024

@SAILDatabank @HTEvans @SwanseaUni @SwanseaMedicine

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

🆕Blog series - My Journey Into Research 📚

Researcher: Dr Hywel Turner Evans @HTEvans, Research Officer, @SAILDatabank

Get to know Hywel and learn about his inspirational journey into research👉https://t.co/wH5u499kTP

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

Some very kind words from two great interns in our team at @SAILDatabank. Internships are a worthwhile investment - we look forward to seeing how their careers progress
@PopDataSci_SU @SwanseaMedicine @swansearesearch @SwanseaUni

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

📢Check out our latest blog: Internship Spotlight: Where Are They Now?🌟Read about the journeys of past interns and discover where they've landed post-internship! Get inspired & learn more about the impact of the @PopDataSci_SU Summer Internship Program!👉https://t.co/aEkHgOCVx3

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

@PopDataSci_SU working closely with @imperialcollege and @EdinUniUsher @DrAzizSheikh to expedite further respiratory research

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

We developed harmonised research-ready datasets for asthma, COPD and ILD in @SAILDatabank, CPRD, and @dataloch. We have reusable code for deriving:
- BMI
- Smoking status
- Ethnicity (from GP and hospital records)
- Spirometry values
- ILD classification
- Asthma/COPD medications

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

A Harmonised approach to curating research-ready datasets for Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in England, Wales & Scotland using CPRD, SAIL & DataLoch @DovePress @chrisPopDataSci @PopDataSci_SU https://t.co/C1gh1I0tGd

[SAILDatabank @SAILDatabank]

🏅Honored to be celebrating the Queen's Anniversary Prize Award today🏅Incredibly proud to be recognised for our contribution in utilising public data to enhance population health and wellbeing, and to celebrate our commitment to innovation and the impactful work of our team!

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

Fantastic to work with @PublicHealthW and evaluate their type-2 diabetes prevention programme to improve the future for people in Wales

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

@SAILDatabank supports evaluation of major public health intervention for diabetes prevention.
🤝In collaboration with @PublicHealthW @AberUni @BangorUni
🌟Highlighted on @BBCNews
(67407132)

Read more 👉https://t.co/BSqRHkE3mk

@SwanseaUni @SwanseaMedicine

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

Great to see @JaneHutt Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip recognising our work at @SAILDatabank, working alongside @PublicHealthW as part of the Better Outcomes through Linked Data (BOLD) programme to reduce substance misuse @MoJGovUK @ADR_Wales @adr_uk

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

@WelshGovernment Minister credits @ADR_Wales role supporting decision making and calls for ambitious data sharing 👉 https://t.co/CeFBsfVyzF

@MoJGovUK @adr_uk @WISERDNews

[Swansea University @SwanseaUni]

We are honoured to be a #QAPrizes winner once again, thanks to @SAILDatabank.
The Prizes recognise outstanding work by UK colleges and universities showing excellence, innovation and benefit to the wider world.

@QAPrizes @PopDataSci_SU

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

And it was even better to see @_Shamsudeen's hard work being recognised. Congratulations/llongyfarchiadau!

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s summer intern showcase event 👏 #PDSInterns2023

🏅Mohammed Shamsudeen won the Best Presentation Award
🏅 Deepak Pant won the Technical and Development Award
🏅Joe McLaughlin won the Research Award

@ADR_Wales @ResearchWales

[Dr Hywel T Evans @HTEvans]

Shamsudeen has done some fantastic work with us at SAIL Databank - we are looking forward to publishing and sharing the findings more widely @_Shamsudeen

[Population Data Science at Swansea University @PopDataSci_SU]

🔟Ending our intern presentations is Mohammed Shamsudeen @_Shamsudeen with his excellent presentation on usage of Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) in routine data research👇 #PDSInterns2023

@SAILDatabank @ResearchWales @SwanseaUni @SwanseaMedicine @AshleyAkbari