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 Machine Learning |
Efficient Study Designs |
|
Latest news
3 September 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, we were delighted to host a group of brilliant interns over the summer. Our internship programme provides those with an interest in data science and knowledge of statistics to join the Unit for 2 months, to work on projects being led by our researchers. They carry out data analysis, take...
15 August 2024
We are delighted to announce that Paul Kirk has been promoted to Principal Research Associate ( full Programme Leader in MRC terms), recognising his outstanding work and contributions to the Unit’s research over the last few years. Paul co-leads the Biostatistical Machine Learning theme, a new research theme at the BSU...
Inspiring our future Biostatisticians
14 August 2024
This summer, we were delighted to host three work experience students, providing them with a taste of what it’s like to be a biostatistician and inspiring them to pursue a career in a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject. We welcomed Zayneb Kusar, Aimee Asimit and Isaac Kim. Zayneb’s placement was...
