NIHR BioResource for Translational Research

Research summary

The aim of the IBHO BioResource is to research the social and biological causes,and impacts,of a broad range of health conditions and illnesses in people from Black communities in the United Kingdom (UK). These include disorders that affect people from Black communities at increased rates,such as diabetes and pregnancy/childbirth complications,but also conditions that almost exclusively affect those from Black communities such as sickle cell disease. The IBHO Bioresource is also designed to examine some conditions such as anxiety,depression,and dermatological problems,about which not enough is known in Black communities. The IBHO BioResource aims to improve our understanding of how and why these different health conditions that affect the Black community occur. We also want to help researchers understand what the best assessments are to use to accurately identify these conditions in Black people,and how to use research findings to improve and develop treatments that meet the specific health needs of Black communities.

Principal Investigator

Prof Holm Uhlig

Contact us

Email: childrensresearch@ouh.nhs.uk

IRAS number

313104