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
A day in the life of Lida Mavrogonatou
What is your role at the BSU? I am a MRC Postdoctoral Fellow and work with Sofia Villar. My work is mostly methodological, focusing on optimal…
Latest Nowcasting and Forecasting of COVID-19
We have published a new report on our real-time tracking of COVID-19. We have highlighted the key updates and provided interpretation of what these updates mean. The lead…
Genetically determined levels of inflammation linked to neuropsychiatric illness
A potential link between inflammation and the structure of specific regions of the brain has been identified by researchers at the University of Birmingham’s Institute for…
Tackling COVID-19
Researchers at the MRC Biostatistics Unit are actively engaged in the effort to understand and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.