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
Oscar Rueda receives CRUK Career Establishment Award
Many congratulations to MRC Investigator, Oscar Rueda, on receiving a CRUK Career Establishment Award. The CRUK Career Establishment Awards support new group leaders to settle their own…
Remembering Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson, who died suddenly on August 19th, 2022, aged 79, will be greatly missed by many who had the privilege to know him as a…
Predicting mortality risk for COVID-19 patients throughout hospital stays
While there are numerous models that predict risks for patients in hospital with COVID-19 using only the information collected when the patient arrives at hospital, there remain…
Tackling COVID-19
Researchers at the MRC Biostatistics Unit are actively engaged in the effort to understand and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.