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
Muti-stakeholder perspectives on Ethics and Clinical Trial Designs
13 May 2025
On Thursday 24th April, the BSU hosted a notable international workshop designed to bring together diverse perspectives on the ethical, regulatory, patient, and methodological issues surrounding the use of adaptive clinical trial designs. The well-attended and insightful event, co-organised with Carnegie Mellon University...
flashfmZero offers insights into the genetic basis of complex health traits
14 April 2025
New research published in Cell Genomics , led by Jennifer Asimit and colleagues, is providing powerful insights into the genetic basis of complex health traits. Often a genetic variant affects a group of health-related traits through a common pathway. Methods that leverage information between traits can identify associated...
Are NHS health checks for cardiovascular risk too frequent?
27 March 2025
New research reveals that cardiovascular risk assessments should be personalised based on initial individual cardiovascular risk, age, and sex, challenging the current one-size-fits-all approach. cvd_fig.jpeg Identifying optimal intervals for re-assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is important for ensuring...
