MRC Epidemiology Unit
A new analysis of data on the relative protein abundances of nearly 6,000 human proteins in blood samples from the Fenland and UK Biobank studies finds that while the levels […]
Unit BioRepository features in BBC Look East report on development of new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
On Monday 7th April BBC Look East reported on the development of a new blood test to detect frontotemporal dementia, a form of Alzheimer’s disease, long before symptoms appear. The […]
Strengthening Policy for a Healthier Childhood: Insights from the MRC Epidemiology Unit at Westminster
On 5 March 2025, Dr Cara Ruggiero and Dr Marie Spreckley from the MRC Epidemiology Unit presented evidence to the Cross-Party Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood to inform […]
How London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is Changing the School Run
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is transforming children’s journeys to school by making streets safer, improving perceptions of air quality and encouraging children to live healthier lives. A new […]
Diabetes UK-funded study shows a reduced calorie diet in late pregnancy is safe and beneficial for women with gestational diabetes.
We are delighted to have been part of this groundbreaking Diabetes UK-funded study into safety & benefits of a reduced calorie diet in late pregnancy in women with gestational diabetes. […]
Can commercial behavioural weight management programmes help people with type 2 diabetes – and be cost-effective for the NHS?
Over 5 million people in the UK have type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at high risk. Losing weight can have considerable health benefits for people living with type […]
Young adults more active after starting work, but sleep less – unless working from home
When young adults start working, the amount of daily physical activity they do increases sharply, only to fall away again over the next few years, while the amount of sleep […]
Urban Burden of Disease Estimation for Policy making
The Urban Burden of Disease Estimation for Policy making (UBDPolicy) project is an EU-funded initiative aimed at enhancing the estimation of health impacts and socio-economic costs or benefits associated with […]
PhD Studentships in Epidemiology or Public Health Research 2025/26
The MRC Epidemiology Unit is pleased to announce the availability of PhD student places to start in 2025/26. We investigate the causes and prevention of diabetes, obesity and related metabolic […]
Are weight loss jabs the solution to the obesity crisis?
Semaglutide-based weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, with demand for access to them […]
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