Columbia Summer Research Institute (CSRI)

Special Seminars & Workshops

Seminars

Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Seminar

Wednesday, May 15 from 12 - 1pm on Zoom (free)

Join us for an introductory seminar that introduces the benefits and challenges of conducting a systematic review, and review methods and best practices for rigor and transparency. Designed for academic researchers and clinicians interested mastering the art and science of conducting, reading, and reviewing meta-analyses and evidence syntheses, this one-hour session will cover the following essential topics to empower you in your research journey: 

  • Understanding when to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  • How to identify appropriate topics for review.
  • How to assemble an effective study team.
  • Learn organizational strategies to guide the project in a reproducible manner. 
  • Review steps of evidence synthesis to gain awareness of resource and time requirements.
  • Navigate challenges and pitfalls of evidence synthesis, such as handling hidden heterogeneity. 

Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in conducting systematic reviews and unlock new avenues for impactful research. Register here.

Workshops

Five-day Intensive Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Workshop

August 19th, 21st, 23rd, and 26th from 11am - 4pm and August 28th from 1pm - 3pm on Zoom ($249)

Research synthesis using systematic review and meta-analysis is one of the most valuable of research endeavors, and can be a particularly rewarding experience for junior investigators who want to develop expertise in a specific area of public health or medicine by producing a product with significant scientific impact. Held over two weeks, this five-day workshop will combine lectures with hands-on practice to introduce participants to the principles and practices of systematic review and meta-analysis, enabling them to conduct their own evidence synthesis using best practices for rigor, reproducibility, and transparency. It is targeted to participants who have previously been introduced to the concepts of basic biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical trials. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have contributed significantly to the conduct and presentation of a systematic review and meta-analysis of a topic chosen by their group. The emphasis in this workshop is on the actual conduct of systematic review and meta-analysis. Morning lectures are followed daily by afternoon lab/workshop hours during which instructors support participants in mastering each stage of the evidence synthesis process. Days without lecture or formal group-work hours can be used for each group to work on class assignments, each of which builds towards the final synthesis and meta-analysis. As a culminating experience, participants present the results of their group work summarizing the process they followed, unexpected challenges, main findings, and plans for future research using their newly acquired research synthesis skills. Participants must have foundational knowledge of Biostatistics, especially in interpretation of statistical results.

This workshop is limited to 20 participants. Apply to be a part of the workshop as an individual, or as a group/team. Applicants may propose a systemic review topic to work on as part of the workshop (required for teams, but not required for individuals). Applications will open on May 15.

Timeline for applicants

  • Applications open: Friday, May 15 at 1pm
  • Application deadline: Friday, May 31 at 11:59pm *
  • Decision notification: Friday, June 14
* $249 per person workshop fee due at the time of submission. Applicants who are not accepted to the workshop will receive a full refund of the workshop fee.