The digital tools using data to revolutionise mental health research
Ekin Bolukbasi, Data Prize Manager at Wellcome, believes the prize marks a new era in mental health research.
“I hope it will serve as an example for mental health researchers and data scientists across the world,” says Ekin.
As data analysis advances in mental health, new insights and discoveries are on the horizon.
“I think it will really be transformative,” she adds.
Policymakers must then act on these findings and implement data-driven solutions to improve the lives of people living with mental health challenges.
To support this, Wellcome recognises the need for more data-led research globally. That’s why we’ve developed a second data prize in Africa.
Applications for the prize have closed with awards to be announced in October 2024.
“The prize is tailored to the needs of the African continent,” says Ekin.
“I’m really excited to see the digital tools and data-driven insights that come out of this and how this may help people experiencing mental health problems in Africa,” she adds.
