The US Network was honored to be invited as an official observer to the 72nd WHO Session on the Americas / 58th PAHO Directing Council, which took place virtually on September 28 and 29th, 2020.  PAHO, an international public health agency focused on the Americas, serves as a regional office for the World Health Organization (WHO). The PAHO Directing Council is a key meeting that brings together  ministers of health, policymakers, technical staff and other stakeholders to decide on the health priorities for collective action in the region. 

A new COVID19 Rapid Review was recently published by lead author, and member of the US Network Executive Committee, Meera Viswanathan.  The review is entitled "Universal screening for SARS-CoV-2 infection" and has an accompanying YouTube video as well as a podcast with Dr. Viswanathan.Read the full review and plain language summary here.

US Affiliate Texas Christian University is hosting a systematic review training. The TCU Center for Translational Research (A JBI Center of Excellence) is pleased to offer a Joanna Briggs Institute Systematic Review Training.  Modules include Introduction and Quantitative Modules.When: September 30 - October 2nd, 2020Location: VirtualDeadline for Registration: September 25, 2020

Dont miss the monthly CU Anschutz Medical Campus Rocky Mountain Cochrane Series!Cochrane Climate Health Working Group Update: Thursday, Jan 28th, 2pm ESTDenise Thomson, MA, MBAClimate-Health Working Group Cochrane Complementary Medicine

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Cochrane US Network welcomed Tiffany Duque in June 2020 as the new Network Senior Officer.  Please read her introductory message and welcome her personally if you have the chance.  She also serves as Senior Officer for Cochrane Geographic Groups.

The U.S.

We are delighted to welcome the Mississippi Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (MCEBP) to the Cochrane US Network as our newest Affiliate.The MCEBP sits within the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing and is an established Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence.

Cochrane has published a review of studies looking at the accuracy of COVID-19 antibody tests.