The Department of Biostatistics & Health Informatics has been a major force in the development of quantitative methodology as applied to mental health research, with significant national and international collaborations, and with growing impact into all areas of medicine particularly through expertise in trials and software development. The Department is organised into two groups—'Biostatistics' and 'Health Informatics'—though we often work closely together on projects.
In Biostatistics, our statisticians specialise in five core areas: prediction modeling and personalised medicine, causal evaluation, psychometrics and measurement, lifecourse research, and mental health clinical trial statistics. We also provide training and collaboration on applied statistical methodologies, from foundational to advanced levels.
Our Health Informatics team focuses on leveraging translational bioinformatics for complex diseases. Comprising data scientists, research software engineers, and bioinformaticians, we utilise diverse data sources—such as genomics, electronic health records, and wearable technology—to enable personalised care, trial recruitment, and patient stratification. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures the development of cutting-edge solutions for analyzing complex datasets and effectively communicating insights to clinicians and patients.