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A systematic review is a rigorous method for summarising all available studies on a research question:

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Workshops

Introduction to Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of Animal Studies

Through a mix of lectures and hands-on practical activities and tutorials across 3 half days, you will learn the major steps required to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical animal studies.

  • Course language: English
  • Location: online via Teams
  • ECTS: 0.9 ECTS points are awarded for this course. A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the workshop.
  • ATF-Stunden: This workshop accounts for 11 hours of continuing education.

We have summarized the main points of the workshop in this cheat sheet.

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Protocol Development for Systematic Review of Animal Studies
This workshop will cover the contents of a transparent and comprehensive preclinical systematic review protocol. It will cover the rationale behind registering your systematic review protocol and where to register. This workshop is aimed at researchers who already have a basic understanding of systematic reviews of animal data.

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Critical Appraisal of Animal Studies: Practical Workshop
This interactive practical workshop explores study quality and risks of bias, internal and external validity, in scientific publications of animal experiments. Participants will gain hands-on experience critically appraising published animal experiments.

  • Course language: English
  • Location: online via Teams

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Intermediate Meta-Analysis of Data From Animal Studies in R
Meta-analysis is a rigorous statistical method that systematically combines and synthesizes results from multiple independent studies. By aggregating data across multiple research outputs, meta-analysis provides a powerful tool for drawing robust conclusions, identifying patterns, and quantifying effect sizes.

During this intensive workshop, participants will delve into the practicalities of conducting meta-analysis on animal studies. From understanding data types to mastering meta-regression modelling techniques, this course equips learners with practical skills to conduct robust meta-analyses. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a curious novice, join us to develop hands-on skills in conducting meta-analysis on data from animal experiments using R.

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Advanced Meta-Analysis Techniques for Synthesizing Data From Animal Studies
During this advanced workshop, participants will delve into the practicalities of conducting advanced meta-analytic techniques suitable for synthesising data from animal studies, namely multi-level meta-analysis and individual animal analysis. Prior to attending this workshop, we recommend first-hand experience conducting meta-analysis of animal studies, as well as intermediate experience with R, see meta-analysis tutorial web-application for more information.

  • Course language: English
  • Location: online via Teams
  • ECTS: no, only certificates of attendance are given

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eLearning

Want to learn at your own pace? Our free eLearning modules let you master systematic reviews with interactive quizzes and exercises. Key topics covered in the series include:

  • Introduction to Systematic Review

  • Systematic literature searching

  • Defining a Research Question

  • Protocol Development

  • Citation Screening & Eligibility Criteria

  • Critical Appraisal of Animal Studies

  • Data Extraction

  • Meta-analysis of Data from Animal Studies

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