SRM Medical College Hosts 2nd National Workshop on Advancing Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Techniques

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre successfully conducted the 2nd National Workshop on Advancing Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Techniques from 1st to 3rd April 2025, drawing participation across the country.

The workshop, organised by the Division of Medical Research, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre—a recognised Technical Resource Centre for the Centre for Evidence-based Guidelines, Department of Health Research (DHR)—welcomed 55 participants, including 48 from SRM and 7 from other reputed institutions across India.

This prestigious event brought together leading experts in the field of evidence synthesis and research methodology from premier national institutes, including the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

The three-day programme featured interactive, hands-on sessions and expert-led discussions designed to equip researchers with advanced competencies in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Participants had the unique opportunity to engage with resource persons on practical aspects of protocol development, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and statistical synthesis.

The workshop stands as a testament to SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre’s ongoing commitment to fostering evidence-based research and building national capacity in systematic review methodology. It represents another significant stride in strengthening the evidence ecosystem in India.