MRC Epidemiology Unit

Science journals update guidelines after study highlights incomplete reporting of complex interventions
Growing up in a changing environment: What really influences what young people eat? - Cambridge Festival - 29 March, 7.30 PM
epigram winter 2022/2023 - the latest from the MRC Epidemiology Unit
Genetic variants influencing human fertility identified in study of nearly 800,000 individuals

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department at the University of Cambridge. It is working to improve the health of people in the UK and around the world.

Obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders present a major and growing global public health challenge. These disorders result from a complex interplay between genetic, developmental, behavioural and environmental factors that operate throughout life.

The mission of the Unit is to investigate the individual and combined effects of these factors and to develop and evaluate strategies to prevent these diseases and their consequences.

More about who we are

MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar series

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Become a study volunteer

We are is involved in many studies that look at obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. But you don’t need to have one of these conditions to help us with our research. We are constantly looking for volunteers to enroll in our studies and help us improve our knowledge of these diseases and how to treat and prevent them.

Data sharing

We are committed to sharing data to maximise the value of our work for the public good. Our Data Sharing pages have details of the principles and processes for accessing and sharing data.

Work and study

We offer an extensive range of career opportunities for scientists, research support staff and management professionals. Whether you are a recent graduate or a senior researcher, we want to attract and train the brightest minds, and invest in their futures through structured career development training and on-the-job learning.

Making an Impact

We are building research, clinical and public health pathways for the application of our work. This means collaborating across sectors, developing new approaches for healthcare, and informing population approaches to disease prevention and public health promotion.