Researchers at the MRC Biostatistics Unit are actively engaged in the effort to understand and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic.  A number of us are members of national scientific and advisory groups, and are involved in collaborations related to the outbreak in the UK, Italy and worldwide.

Using statistical modelling, analyses, and design, we are providing

• estimates of key epidemic quantities
• improved understanding of COVID-19 and its effects
• support for improved management of patients and triaging of resources
• evidence for the impact of clinical interventions

We will add further lines of research as they emerge

Research Areas

Within these research areas, we are working on specific projects to tackle the virus. Click on each project to find out more

Providing evidence on the course of the epidemic on COVID-19

• Nowcasting and Forecasting
• Severity

Providing evidence for patient care

• Individual-level risk prediction and stratification (information coming soon)
• Causal Investigations

Designing and analysing interventions on care for COVID-19 patients

• Clinical Trials in COVID-19