MRC Biostatistics Unit
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.
The Unit was founded in 1913 at the same time as the MRC. The BSU is internationally renowned for the strength of its research and its successful strategy of maintaining a unique balance between statistical innovation, dissemination and engagement with making impact in biomedical and public health issues. The BSU’s mission is to promote the development and application of innovative statistical methods in the health sciences for the improvement of health.
Our four main research themes range from basic science to population health
News
New real-time tracking of COVID-19
We have published a new report on our real-time tracking of COVID-19. Updated Findings The estimated number of new daily infections on 11th November across England…
Phillip Crout awarded place on Elixir UK DaSH Fellowship Scheme
We’re very pleased to announce that Phillip Crout, the Unit’s Knowledge Transfer Facilitator, has been awarded a place on the Elixir UK DaSH Fellowship Scheme as…
Pavel Mozgunov promoted to MRC Investigator
Congratulations to Pavel Mozgunov who has successfully been promoted to the role of MRC Investigator (Programme Leader Track). Pavel joined the Unit in 2020 as an…
Tackling COVID-19
Researchers at the MRC Biostatistics Unit are actively engaged in the effort to understand and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.