Welcome to PREDICT — Avan Data Portal

Use this portal to explore available datasets, search variables, and build a CSV-ready selection list.

About PREDICT

PREDICT is a research infrastructure at Umeå University that enables secure access to high‑quality health and registry data for research, with a focus on prevention, diagnostics, and precision medicine. The Avan Data Portal is part of this effort, providing researchers with a structured and transparent way to explore available variables.

Learn more about the project here:
https://www.umu.se/forskning/infrastruktur/predict/

For questions or support, please contact: research.predict@umu.se

Secrecy

All data are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and are covered by secrecy in accordance with §7 of the Offentlighets- och sekretessförordningen (OSF) and/or Chapter 24, §8 of the Offentlighets- och sekretesslagen (OSL; Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act). Access to the data is strictly regulated, and any request for disclosure is subject to a documented secrecy assessment (sekretessprövning) before approval.

How to use the Avan Data Portal

The Avan Data Portal provides an overview of the variables available in the Avan data lake. You can browse variables, read their descriptions, select the ones you need, and export your final selection as a CSV file. Please ensure that all selected variables align with the project description in your approved ethics application.

The portal currently includes variables from several national and regional data sources. Additional datasets may be added in future updates as the PREDICT infrastructure continues to grow.

Instructions

Select variables by clicking; all chosen variables are added to your list.
When your selection is complete, export it using the "Download CSV" button. This downloads the CSV file to your computer.
Include the CSV file with your data application submitted to research.predict@umu.se.

Important

This version of the portal is a temporary, simplified release. Your selection is only saved for the current session. If you leave, close, or refresh the page, you will need to redo your selections.

If you prefer to work offline — and avoid the risk of losing your selections — you can download an Excel file containing all available variables. This allows you to complete your variable selection locally on your computer.

➜ Download the Excel version of the variable list here: Download Excel file
In the Excel file, mark your selected variables by adding an “x” in the “Selection” column.
When your selection is complete, attach the edited Excel file to your data application.