Research
Research
The research at the MRC Epidemiology Unit investigates a wide range of areas related to type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders. We run many studies looking at these areas throughout life in children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. The studies that we run provide data that feeds into all of our research areas so as analysis can be carried out by experts in particular fields of research.
Our research investigates:
- the causes of type 2 diabetes and obesity
- the effect of diet and nutrition on type 2 diabetes and obesity
- the effect of physical activity on type 2 diabetes and obesity
- early growth and development in children and how this affects the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity in childhood and adulthood
- strategies for preventing type 2 diabetes, obesity and their related complications.
For more detail on the research areas at the MRC Epidemiology Unit click here.
Information for collaborators can be found here.
