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
Local school students have fun with statistics on first Campus Safari
22 July 2025
Life science collaborative launches new STEM Safari pilot for local students. The MRC Biostatistics Unit (BSU) joined forces with Form the Future , Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) and AstraZeneca to take part in an exciting new initiative designed to expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (...
Using local and national data to inform sexual health services
7 July 2025
In May, the Unit organised a one-day workshop on the topic of HIV and STI data and how they can be better used to inform sexual health services. Initiated and led by Anne Presanis , Senior Statistician at the BSU, and funded by the NIHR, the main aim of the event was to better understand a variety of stakeholders’ views on...
Mia Tackney awarded NIHR Fellowship
12 June 2025
Many congratulations to Research Associate, Mia Tackney , who has been awarded an NIHR Advanced Fellowship. mia_tackney.jpg The NIHR Advanced Fellowship is a Postdoctoral Fellowship that supports individuals undertaking research in a scientific discipline or sector who can demonstrate a contribution to improving health or...
