A round-up of upcoming Cochrane-related events and conferences

Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in evidence-based healthcare, this listing of events, both in-person and virtual, offers a diverse array of opportunities to engage with the latest developments in evidence synthesis in health. From webinars and symposiums to workshops and seminars, join us in fostering evidence-based healthcare on a global scale

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April

Preparing a Scoping Review within a Masters Degree Programme: Advantages, Disadvantages and Personal Insights
15 April 12:00-13:00 (view the event in your timezone)
In this Zoom webinar we will delve into conducting a scoping review within the context of a master's programme assessment. Our webinar aims to unravel the intricacies of the Scoping Review methodology and methods, shedding light on the advantages and potential challenges based on real-world experiences. Join us to gain some insights of how reviews can play a pivotal role in shaping the assessment landscape of master programmes. More information.

Introduction to Cochrane Library for true beginners
16 April
New to the Cochrane Library? Join our next live introductory training session where we’ll guide you on: - Access: Finding your way into the Cochrane Library - Scope: The different types of content available - Searching and browsing: How to find the content you’re interested in - as quickly as possible - Help: When you’ve tried everything and are still stuck – find out how to get help. Register for free here. 

Cochrane Protocol Development Workshop
19-21 April, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
Join the Cochrane India Network for this training workshop to understand the importance of Cochrane systematic reviews, learn how to prepare questions using the PICO format, learn how to search databases, practice data extraction and risk of bias assessment, and get familiar with using GRADE.  More information. Contract Prof. Singh at cochrane@kgmcindia.edu or 9839121151 (Phone or WhatsApp). 

Joint Meeting of Cochrane Skin and the European Dermato-Epidemiology Network (EDEN)
22-24 April, Paris
The final program will be available in December 2023 to give you a full overview of the planned sessions and presentations. You will have the opportunity to share your research and findings by submitting abstracts for oral presentations. The abstract submission website will be accessible from 1 December 2023, and the submission deadline is set for 15 March 2024. More information here

Congress of the European Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
 23-27 April, Ljubljana, Solvenia
Cochrane Rehabilitation will be hosting several sessions at the the congress. More information. 

CSA Webinar Series - Introduction to mixed methods evidence synthesis
24 April, 16:00 - 17:15 IST (view in your timezone)
This webinar aims to familiarize researchers with the collaborative strategy of merging qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Explore the concept of mixed methods evidence synthesis and how it fuses numerical analysis with narrative depth to fully address research inquiries. Ideal for those in health sciences, education, social policy, and beyond, this webinar will guide you through the methodology, application, and benefits of mixed-methods research. The webinar will cover the topic 'Introduction to mixed methods evidence synthesis'. We encourage early registration to facilitate better planning and interaction. More information and register here

Methods Support Unit web clinics: Plain language for Cochrane reviews: how to ensure your readers find what they need and understand what they find. 
25 April
Open to Cochrane authors, editors and staff; registration required.

Developing a title proposal for a Cochrane review
25-26 April, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This one and a half day workshop is designed to help potential authors develop a Title Proposal for a new Cochrane review. The workshop guide potential authors on how to select a topic for a Cochrane review and how to convert this into a Title Proposal that is suitable for submission to the Cochrane Central Editorial Service. More information and registration here.

An Introduction to Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy
29 April
Evidence Synthesis Ireland online course. Open to all, registration fee applies. More information. 

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Workshop using R
30 April 08:00-17:00 Eastern time (view event in your timezone)
One-day comprehensive introductory systematic review and meta-analysis workshop enables participants to learn how to conduct methodologically rigorous evidence summaries using R. No prior experience with R required. This workshop dovetails with the GRADEconf, a guideline development workshop using the GRADE approach, or can be utilized as a standalone learning experience for systematic reviews. More information and registration here 

May

Living Evidence Model
2 May 08:30-09:30 ET (view in your timezone)
Join Julian Elliot from Cochrane Australia and Covidence to learn more about the Living Evidence model where trustworthy summaries of science are kept up to date with the latest research. More information and Zoom link. 

Methods Support Unit web clinics: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in Cochrane
9 May
Open to Cochrane authors, editors and staff; registration required.

Integrating the findings of a QES with the findings of a Systematic Review of Effectiveness
16 May 13:00 UTC+1 (view in your timezone)
In this webinar Katy will illustrate a wide range of different options for integrating QES and intervention evidence, drawing on real integration examples. Through these examples Katy will illustrate the diversity of integration methods and tools and critically examine their strengths and limitations. More information and to register, click here

Introduction to Cochrane Methodology
27-31 May, Sweden
Cochrane Sweden is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a 1-week course on Cochrane Methodology from 27-31 May 2024, on campus Monday to Friday. The course is primarily aimed at Ph.D. students and researchers from the fields of medicine, health science or epidemiology but is open to join for everyone interested in creating or understanding systematic reviews. More information and registration here

June

World Conference on Research Integrity
2-5 June, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC), Greece
More information and registration here

Cochrane Iberoamerica Network Meeting
 5-7 June, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Registration and details are to be released shortly, please hold the date. 

What Works: Climate Solutions Summit
9-12 June, Berlin, Germany
'Synthesizing evidence for effective and equitable climate solutions' Cochrane is an official partner. More information.

What Works: Climate Solutions Summit - Evidence Accelerator
13-14 June, Berlin, Germany
Free, state-of-the-art training in evidence synthesis methodologies from leading international experts. Project submissions required in advance. More information. 

Forum: Opportunities, Limitations and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis in Health Care
14 June  09:30-17:30, then a get-together 17:30-19:30 Haus zur Lieben Hand (Löwenstraße 16, 79098 Freiburg, Germany)
€85 (for students with certificate of enrolment: 50 €) The 3rd Methods-Forum in 2024 is dedicated to a highly relevant topic that is playing an increasingly important role in the field of evidence synthesis: Opportunities, Limitations, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis in Health Care. More information, program and to register

Living Guidelines – The process, benefits and challenges of maintaining high currency recommendations in clinical care
20 June 10:00am UTC+1 (view in your own timezone)
This webinar will focus on the appropriateness of living guideline, advances in living guideline methods, their successful application to critical areas of care, and challenges in keeping a recommendation ‘living’. To register, click here

Workshop on Developing a Protocol for a Cochrane Systematic Review
 25-27 June, Penang, Malaysia 
This workshop on Developing a Protocol for a Cochrane Systematic Review is for individuals that are in the process of or are considering authoring a Cochrane systematic review. It is most suited to authors who already have a registered title, but authors who have not yet identified a title will also benefit from the course and will be given assistance to develop a title. Further information & registration 

The Nottingham Systematic Review Course
25 -28 June, Nottingham
This course is aimed at enabling participants to become proficient in developing and undertaking a Cochrane-style systematic review of interventions. As this is an introductory course, no previous knowledge of systematic reviewing is required.
The course utilises a combination of lectures, small group discussions, workshops, library-based interactive tutorials, with hands on practical work at computer stations using RevMan and Endnote software. Review Manager (RevMan) is the software used for preparing and maintaining Cochrane Reviews. More information and to book your place on the course click here

Risk of Bias 2 Workshop
28 June, Penang, Malaysia 
This workshop is for Cochrane authors and others embarking on systematic reviews, who might like to know more about this new tool since many systematic reviews have been published using this tool. Further information & registration 

September

Evidence-Based Research Conference
9 September, satellite meeting to the Global Evidence Summit, Prague, Czech Republic.
The theme for this year’s conference is Bridging Silos. Keynote speakers and panels will address EBR Across Disciplines and EBR Moving Beyond the Global North. Abstract submissions open until 3 June.  More information.

September, Global Evidence Summit
10-13 September Prague, Czech Republic.
Four global leaders in evidence synthesis and evidence-based practice, Cochrane, JBI, Guidelines International Network, and The Campbell Collaboration, invite you to join the eagerly anticipated 2nd Global Evidence Summit. These organizations are forgoing their annual conferences in 2024, and uniting once again to provide an event with a unique opportunity to exchange ideas about how best to produce, summarise and disseminate evidence to inform policy and practice, and use that evidence to improve people’s lives across the world. More information and website. 

International Clinical Trials and Methodology Conference
30 September, Edinburgh, Scotland
The biggest academic-led conference on clinical trials methodology. More information and website.

October

RehabEvolution - Technological Innovation in Neurorehabilitation
25-26 October, Bologna
This Italian language conference will be attended by Cochrane Rehabilitation. More information. 

2025

September

The Tenth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication
3-5 September 2025, Swissôtel, Chicago
The Congress, organized by JAMA, The BMJ, and METRICS, will feature 3 days of presentations of new and original research.Our aim is to encourage research into the quality and credibility of peer review and scientific publication and to further the evidence base on which scientists can improve the conduct, reporting, and dissemination of scientific research. Abstracts due 31 January 2025. For more information go to peerreviewcongress.org or contact: jama-peer@jamanetwork.org

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