FastUKB: A Revolutionary Tool for Simplifying UK Biobank Data Analysis
Xiaohong Ke, Kailai Li, Anqi Lin, Yue Qian, Peng Luo
Abstract
FastUKB revolutionizes UK Biobank (UKB) data extraction through an integrated R package system with a user interface, featuring automated metadata processing, versatile selection modes, and custom file upload capabilities. Unlike traditional methods that rely on complex manual SQL/R coding, FastUKB's direct UKB-Research Analysis Platform connection enables efficient, error-reduced data extraction, significantly streamlining the research workflow.
Topics & Concepts
BiobankData scienceComputer scienceEngineeringBioinformaticsBiologyGenetic Associations and EpidemiologyEpigenetics and DNA MethylationMachine Learning in Healthcare