Statistics expertise for medical and healthcare research
We collaborate with researchers across the UK and the globe to conduct world-class medical and healthcare research, aiming to advance healthcare practice and policy. We are committed to improving the standard of medical research methodology through research on research and methods development. We champion transparent and complete reporting of health research through reporting guidelines and training provision.
>25 years experience in medical statistics
80+ current trials
Team of medical statisticians, epidemiologists, methodologists and systematic review specialists
Home of the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) and the UK EQUATOR Centre
CSM research
Read about our programme of research and collaboration in the medical and healthcare research community.
Patient and public involvement
Are you a patient, carer, or member of the public interested in getting involved with research? Our research on research quality and methods aims to improve how medical research is planned, done, and shared.
Subscribe to the EQUATOR/NDORMS Research Methodology and Quality PPI Interest Group Mail List to hear about projects and opportunities.
CSM team
Meet the CSM team and get in touch if you would like to collaborate on research projects or clinical trials and studies.
UK EQUATOR Centre Publication School
UK EQUATOR Centre's Publication School is offered online and in person!
This course covers everything you need to plan for publication and write up your health-related research study. It is taught by writing and methodology experts using group work, discussion, and practical writing exercises to reinforce learning. The course is usually offered twice a year.
Latest CSM news
Ethnic disparities persist in COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
7 July 2025
A new study has found that people from non-White ethnic backgrounds in England and Wales continued to be disproportionately impacted by severe outcomes after COVID-19 such as cardiovascular disease.
New research highlights colorectal cancer trends and survival rates
16 April 2025
A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology investigates the incidence and survival rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the UK. The research offers healthcare decision-makers crucial insights for planning, management and screening for colorectal cancer.
Global study supports the immunity debt hypothesis for flu after Covid restrictions
7 April 2025
A new NDORMS study supports the hypothesis of immunity debt showing increases of influenza rates one year after global relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. It highlights the need for proactive preparations in future pandemic response strategies.
Featured CSM publications
Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis (TRIPOD).
Collins GS. et al, (2015), Ann intern med, 162, 735 - 736
Prognostic models for identifying risk of poor outcome in people with acute ankle sprains: the SPRAINED development and external validation study.
Keene DJ. et al, (2018), Health technol assess, 22, 1 - 112
The effect of rheumatoid arthritis on patient-reported outcomes following knee and hip replacement: evidence from routinely collected data.
Burn E. et al, (2019), Rheumatology (oxford), 58, 1016 - 1024
Royal Statistical Society
We coordinate the Oxford chapter of the Royal Statistical Society. All those with an interest in statistics are welcome to join our events.
DELTA2 guidance
Introduction to Clinical Trials
Assoc Prof Jonathan Cook presents starter information on clinical trials, short articles on topics related to clinical trials, and suggestions for further reading. These pages also feature Prof Cook's book on clinical trials and related download files.