The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on health and the way people live globally. Large population studies such as the UK Biobank provide great opportunities for understanding the pathophysiology, health impact and prognostic factors associated with COVID-19, a condition that has had a significant impact on almost everyone around the world.
Read this article that highlights the vast opportunities, challenges and limitations for research and collaboration from the UK Biobank and other large population studies in helping us better understand and manage both current and potential future pandemics.