The Medical Research Council (MRC) Biostatistics Unit (BSU) is one of the largest groups of biostatisticians in Europe, and a major centre for research, training and knowledge transfer in biostatistics.
Research
Our research themes range from basic science to population health.
Population Health |
Causal Mechanisms |
Precision Medicine |
Biostatistical MachineLearning |
Efficient Study Designs |
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Latest news
New research shows any level of alcohol consumption increases risk of dementia
19 September 2025
Any amount of alcohol consumption may increase risk of dementia, according to the most comprehensive study of alcohol consumption and dementia risk to date. Led by the University of Oxford, Yale University, and the University of Cambridge, the new research challenges previous suggestions that light-to-moderate drinking may...
Another great year for the BSU Internship Programme
1 September 2025
This summer, the BSU welcomed a new and fantastic cohort of interns. Our successful and widely recognised internship programme provides undergraduate students with an interest in data science and knowledge of statistics to join the Unit for 8 weeks, to work on and contribute to research projects led by our researchers...
