Getting Involved in HeSANDA Cohort Studies: Information Session and Q&A

Could your study’s data help answer the next big health research question? Whether you’re a Queensland researcher ready to explore getting involved in HeSANDA Cohort Studies or are simply curious, join us for this special event to learn more and ask your questions.

Run by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), the Health Studies Australian National Data Asset (HeSANDA) program helps researchers share and reuse health data. HeSANDA Cohort Studies unites a network of 7 nodes and more than 40 health organisations to bring cohort studies to Health Data Australia, the national metadata catalogue for discovering and requesting health research data. With cohort studies set to launch in the catalogue in 2027, we’re seeking expressions of interest from cohort study teams across the state as part of the HeSANDA Queensland Node.

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Rhys Williams, Project Manager of the ARDC’s People Research Data Commons, who will join us to talk about the program and answer your questions. We’ll cover what’s involved for study teams, including how a description of your data can become discoverable while the data itself remains under your control.

We’ll also discuss the potential benefits of secondary data use, from greater visibility to new collaborations. 

Who should attend?

Researchers conducting cohort or longitudinal studies are especially encouraged to attend. We also welcome those working on clinical trials and other study types who are interested in learning more about secondary data use and its benefits. No prior knowledge of HeSANDA is needed.

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