Research
The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (MRC IEU) exploits the latest advances in genetic and epigenetic technologies. We develop new analysis methods to improve understanding of how our family background, behaviours and genes work together. Using these to investigate how people develop and remain healthy or become ill.
What we do
The MRC IEU has an interlinked portfolio of research, led by Professor George Davey Smith, that consists of six scientific programmes:
Mendelian Randomization
Find out about the Mendelian Randomization research programme.
Statistical Methods for Improving Causal Analyses
Find out about the Statistical Methods for Improving Causal Analyses research programme.
Data Mining Epidemiological Relationships
Find out about the Data Mining Epidemiological Relationships research programme.
Molecular drivers & predictors of pregnancy complications & future health
Find out about the Molecular drivers & predictors of pregnancy complications & future health research programme.
Behavioural, social & environmental determinants of physical & mental health
Find out about the Behavioural, social & environmental determinants of physical & mental health research programme.
The exponential increase in molecular data that can be generated should transform both the scope and power of epidemiological methods to improve understanding of human development and disease. We hope that with the MRC and University of Bristol support the IEU will play a part in this transformation.