Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS)
Expert quantitative analysis addressing climate change, food security and sustainability challenges
Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS), based at The James Hutton Institute, provides specialist expertise in statistical methodology, systems modelling and experimental design. We deliver high-level quantitative consultancy and data analysis to support environmental, agricultural, biological and renewable research.
BioSS – cutting edge research
Input from BioSS can be included in commercial projects to ensure sound experimental design and robust statistical evaluation or, BioSS consultants can provide advice on and the analysis of third-party data for clients.
BioSS deliver cutting edge research, high-level consultancy and knowledge exchange, BioSS collaborates with and provides quantitative support to research organisations, government agencies and policy-makers, industry and academia engaged in the life sciences.
BioSS works collaboratively with the other Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Institutes (SEFARI). Through BioSS, James Hutton Institute Scientific Services is able to offer customers an unparalleled array of expertise in the application of mathematics and statistics to plant science, animal health & welfare, human health & nutrition, ecology & environmental science and socio-economics. BioSS boasts many years of experience providing quantitative clarity and insight in areas with major societal impact, such as climate change, food security, sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, nutrition and the bioeconomy.
BioSS Team
BioSS works closely with its collaborators and end-users to ensure the relevance of its activities, placing particular emphasis on understanding their upcoming challenges and communicating in a way that enables knowledge transfer and maximises impact.
BioSS has an international reputation and particular areas of expertise include:
- Statistical genomics and bioinformatics
- Process and system modelling and statistical methodology
- Experimental design
Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS) provides expertise in statistical analysis, modelling and data science to support scientific research. Through collaborations involving James Hutton Institute Scientific Services, BioSS helps researchers analyse complex biological and environmental data.
Statistical analysis allows researchers to interpret complex datasets, identify patterns and draw reliable conclusions from experiments. Expertise from BioSS helps ensure that scientific studies are designed and analysed using robust statistical methods.
BioSS works with researchers, academic institutions, government organisations and industry partners who require advanced statistical modelling and data analysis.
