The mission of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre is to use lifecourse epidemiological methods to reduce the population burden of chronic musculoskeletal disease and disability.
We will achieve this mission by optimising musculoskeletal health (bone, muscle and joint) through the development and testing of lifestyle, behavioural and pharmacological interventions informed by our observational studies; and by using these findings to influence health policy.
Our specific aims are to: