Friday 27th November, London
The Industry Alliance Forums are organised by DATAMIND and the UKRI Mental Health Platform. The events unite key partners to shape the future of mental healthcare. In attendance:
- Selected Industry partners from the UKRI Mental Health Platform Industry Alliance
- Leading researchers from the Mental Health Platform
- Experts with lived experience
The full agenda will be shared with attendees, below is an example of what to expect.
Brain and Genomics Hub
The Brain & Genomics Hub aims to investigate ways to improve diagnosis of psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder and identify new targets for treatment.
The Hub is currently running a study called Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Psychosis Research Initiative (B-Sprint), which aims to help identify ways to develop more targeted treatment for people living with severe mental illness, and to improve how they are diagnosed.
At the November 2026 Industry Forum, attendees will hear more about the current research.
DATAMIND TRE
The DATAMIND Trusted Research Environment is a secure virtual workspace designed for industry-grade analytics & high-quality research. It provides secure access to high-value mental health and linked datasets to support ethically approved research for public benefit.
At the November 2026 Industry Forum, attendees will hear more about this resource.
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a Life Sciences service that reshapes drug discovery to deliver better treatments for patients. They partner with innovators across the sector, helping them turn bold scientific ideas into real-world impact.
MDC supports our Industry Alliance and is an active participant in our Industry Forums.
Previous Industry Forums
There have already been three Industry Forums, bringing together researchers, industry professionals and others to share insights, discuss emerging opportunities and explore ways of working together.
Follow the link below to explore all the content from the three forums, including key discussions, presentations and resources.
Industry Forum November 2026
Research focus: Reproductive Psychiatry