Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Workshop

 This program is provided by the Columbia Summer Research Institute (CSRI), in collaboration with Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD).

Overview

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.

Five-day Intensive Workshop

Dates TBA for 2026

Individuals or groups of individuals (e.g. a research team of up to 5 people) may apply to participate in an intensive workshop. 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. The emphasis in this workshop is on the actual conduct of systematic review and meta-analysis. 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. Morning lectures are followed daily by afternoon lab/workshop hours during which instructors support participants in mastering each stage of the evidence synthesis process. 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. This workshop is targeted to participants who have previously been introduced to the concepts of basic biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical trials. Participants must have foundational knowledge of Biostatistics, especially in interpretation of statistical results.

Eligibility

The intensive 5-day workshop has limited capacity and is open to Columbia affiliates as well as non-affiliates. Registration for the workshop as an individual, or as a group/team is required. Registrants may propose a systemic review topic to work on as part of the workshop (required for teams, but not required for individuals).

Cost

The five-day workshop costs $349 per participant. Columbia University afflilates and students may be eligibe for a discount. Fee is due upon registration.

Register

To register for the five-day workshop, please visit the workshop webpage for registration guidelines. Our next workshop will be in Summer 2026.

Cite it, Submit it, Share it!

If your research has benefited from one or more Irving Institute resources, please remember to:

• Cite our CTSA grant, UL1 TR001873, in any relevant publications, abstracts, chapters, and/or posters.
• Submit your publications to PubMed Central (PMC) for compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy.
• Share your research updates with us by sending an email to: irving_institute@cumc.columbia.edu