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Author: Jessica Sims
Nov and Dec 2018: aggregating the anonymised sample data
The development team report on their end of 2018 API updates.
Biobanking at the University of Cardiff
UKCRC TDCC staff visited the University of Cardiff to learn about biobanking in Wales through talking to researchers and visiting the new Cardiff University Biobank (CUB) and Wales Cancer Bank.
October 2018: load performance improvements
October’s API development team update include improving the load performance of the API and learning about what the research community want in terms of the Directory.
September 2018: First testing of bulk upload
What the Development Team worked on in September During September, following preparing the bulk upload API for the first phase of testing, the team have been working on a number of improvements around handling errors. A lot of work has also been done this month with Researchers and Clinicians in order to understand how the Directory can best support[…]
August 2018: First API changes
What the Development Team worked on in August During August, the team have been really busy working on testing the API to ensure that all the ‘test’ and ‘development’ environments work in exactly the same way through full and automated regression testing. There has also been a lot of work to change over environments following an update[…]
Public support for transparency in Biobanking
Public support for transparency in biobanking The HTA and HRA have released a report, Consent to use human tissue and linked health data in research. This report details results from a series of workshops where the public shared their views on the topic. Although intended for the HTA and HRA, it provides examples of how to[…]
Spotlight On – Matt Styles
Spotlight on: Matt Styles In our latest blog post we meet software developer, Matt Styles, to find out more about his role and future work at the UKCRC TDCC. What is your role within the UKCRC TDCC and what does it involve? My job title is formally ‘Senior Research Developer’, though I’ll admit to not[…]