Clinical Report: UK Biobank at 20 Years as a Global Dementia Research Resource
Overview
The UK Biobank marks its 20th anniversary as a rapidly expanding and invaluable global resource for dementia research. This correction notice addresses an author name amendment in the original article highlighting the Biobank's contributions.
Background
The UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. Over two decades, it has become a cornerstone for dementia and neurodegenerative disease research worldwide. The resource integrates multidisciplinary expertise from institutions across the UK, France, and China, facilitating advances in understanding dementia pathophysiology and epidemiology. The original article celebrating this milestone was published in Nature Reviews Neurology in April 2026.
Data Highlights
This correction notice does not present new numerical data but amends the spelling of an author's surname in the original publication.
Key Findings
The UK Biobank has grown into a globally recognized asset for dementia research over 20 years.
The original article was published on 14 April 2026 in Nature Reviews Neurology.
A correction was issued on 29 April 2026 to amend the surname of author Anastasia Ilina (previously misspelled as Illina).
The collaborative network includes multiple UK institutions and international partners from France and China.
The resource supports multidisciplinary research efforts spanning genetics, neuroimaging, epidemiology, and clinical neurology.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians and researchers should recognize the UK Biobank as a pivotal resource underpinning contemporary dementia research, enabling improved understanding of disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. Accurate attribution of authorship ensures integrity and traceability of scientific contributions within this collaborative framework.
Conclusion
The UK Biobank continues to be an expanding global platform facilitating dementia research, with ongoing contributions from a broad international consortium. This correction ensures accurate author identification in the foundational publication celebrating this milestone.
by Paul M. Matthews, Naomi E. Allen, Stephanie Debette, Aiden Doherty, Gwenaëlle Douaud, Eugene P. Duff, Paul Elliott, Evelynne S. Fulda, Anastasia Ilina, Quentin Le Grand, Adam J. Lewandowski, Rebecca Mahoney, Karla Miller, Cecilia Rodriguez, Martin K. Rutter, Cynthia Sandor, Rebecca Sims, Stephen M. Smith, Chaoyue Wang
