In this episode, Prof. Rory Collins shares the personal moments that shaped his career and pulls back the curtain on UK Biobank: how it really works, the tough calls, and the surprises along the way. As more of us rely on UKB for our research, this candid conversation is a must-listen for anyone using the resource: the context, trade-offs, and behind-the-scenes details you don’t usually get.

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Script-prep: Hana Bartuskova, Azin Kheirkhah, Elena Rodriguez-Sanchez

Interviewer: Alexandr Ceasovschih, Azin Kheirkhah