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Methods

The Centre for Data and Statistical Science for Health acts as a hub for those working in data science at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. This includes statisticians, epidemiologists, bioinformaticians, [add one or two more]. 

Our researchers work together on cutting-edge methodological developments that aim to advance data science within public health and the life/medical sciences [...]. This covers a range of different areas of methodology

 

Statistical Methodology

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Some key work we undertake within this area of methodology includes:

  • Causal inference methodology
  • Missing data
  • Trials methodology 
Epidemiological Methods 

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Some key work we undertake within this area of methodology includes:

  • Target trial emulation
  • Triangulation
  • Study designs 
AI/Machine Learning for Health

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Some key work we undertake within this area of methodology includes:

  • High-dimensional propensity scores
  • Natural language processing agents
  • molecular LLMs
  • federated learning 
Multi-Omics & Bioinformatics 

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Some key work we undertake within this area of methodology includes:

  • Phylodynamics
  • genomic epidemiology
  • microbiome
  • proteomics
Electronic Health Records Data

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Some key initiatives run by Centre members  within this area of methodology include:

  • CPRD
  • OpenSAFELY
  • EHR groups