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  • Votes being counted
    The Results Are InThank you to everyone who participated in the recent election for the four available spaces on Cochrane’s Governing Board. We are pleased to announce the following elected candidates:Joerg MeerpohlGiordano Perez-GaxiolaEmma Persad (re-elected for a second three-year term)Vanessa JordanWe also extend our gratitude to all the…
  • Picture of team brainstorming
    BackgroundA review of Cochrane’s governance arrangements in 2023 concluded that formal governance and informal groups, bodies and entities have become increasingly complicated over time. The aim of enabling participation has led to the proliferation of groups and committees and the role and purpose of some has become unclear.The former Council…
  • Richard Morley
    Dr Chris Silagy was the founding Director of the Australasian Cochrane Centre and instrumental in Cochrane's development and success. Chris was energetic, positive and inspiring. Before his death in December 2001, Chris expressed a wish for a Fund to be established, to be held by the Monash Foundation. Chris initiated this fund with his own…
  • Shaun Lee
    Every year Cochrane recognizes the outstanding work of Kenneth Warren, a scientist, extremely influential in drawing attention to the 'great neglected diseases' that plague people in developing countries. He prioritized the need for valid summaries of key research studies and to the way electronic media could be used to disseminate results of…
  • Rachelle Buchbinder
    Anne Anderson was a contributor to the stream of thinking and effort that gave birth to evidence-based health care. A clinically qualified reproductive physiologist, Anne had an active interest in women’s health, co-editing the first edition of Women’s Problems in General Practice with Ann McPherson and contributed to Effectiveness and…
  • People together
    Cochrane is excited to celebrate the recipients of the Cochrane Consumer Stipend and Cochrane LMIC/UMIC Stipend.These stipends support individuals to attend a Cochrane event. This year it was the Global Evidence Summit (GES), held in Prague from 10-13 September 2024. The Cochrane Consumer Stipend is awarded to active Cochrane contributors or those…
  • Cochrane is on Slack…join us!
    Cochrane is using Slack, an online collaboration and chat platform, to encourage communication between members of our core community.Using Slack, you can connect with your own Cochrane Group, other Cochrane Groups, and Central Executive Team members easily. Slack is a true collaboration platform; you can request to form your own channels (…
  • Upcoming events
    A round-up of upcoming Cochrane-related events and conferencesWhether 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…
  • Marwin Weber
    Dr Thomas Chalmers was an outspoken advocate of randomised trials, whether at the bedside, at professional meetings, in class or in situations pertaining to his own life. His creativity spanned his entire career, influencing clinicians and methodologists alike. He is perhaps best known for the notion ‘randomise the first patient’, his belief that…
  • Cristián Mansilla
    Dr Tom Chalmers was an outspoken advocate of randomised trials, whether at the bedside, at professional meetings, in class or in situations pertaining to his own life. His creativity spanned his entire career, influencing clinicians and methodologists alike. He is perhaps best known for the notion ‘randomise the first patient’, his belief that it…
  • People casting their vote
    Are you interested in joining the Governing Board?Elections will be held this year for four seats on the Governing Board. Candidates must be a Cochrane Member as of 16 October 2024 to be eligible to stand in this election, membership is defined as having accepted the Terms & Conditions of Cochrane Membership. You can check your membership…
  • Kylie Hunter
    Dr Tom Chalmers was an outspoken advocate of randomised trials, whether at the bedside, at professional meetings, in class or in situations pertaining to his own life. His creativity spanned his entire career, influencing clinicians and methodologists alike. He is perhaps best known for the notion ‘randomise the first patient’, his belief that it…
  • Governing Board Meeting in Prague 2024
    The Governing Board met in Prague on 7,8 and 9 September 2024 – ahead of the Global Evidence Summit. Dr Susan Phillips, the new Chair of the Governing Board met other trustees face to face for the first time and met many more members of the Cochrane Community during the GES. Nigel Jones was welcomed to his first meeting since being appointed…
  • Everything you need to know about Cochrane’s Editorial Service
    https://futurecochrane.org/about-cochranes-editorial-service
  • Nigel Jones
    We are delighted to announce that Nigel Jones has been appointed to the Governing Board. Members of the Governing Board are Trustees of the Charity and Directors of The Cochrane Collaboration Company. Nigel was appointed after a robust recruitment exercise and will become Treasurer when Karen Kelly stands down later on this year. Nigel is…
  • People in a meeting
    The Governing Board is meeting in Prague on 7,8 and 9 September 2024 – ahead of the Global Evidence Summit.This will be the first meeting of the Governing Board with our new Chair in post, Dr Susan Phillips.Item on the agenda include: financial planning, fundraising strategy, updates on Open Access (with colleagues from Wiley in attendance),…
  • Nicky Benn, New Director of Development and External Relations
    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky Benn as the Director of Development and External Relations at Cochrane.Nicky brings over 28 years of extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Her impressive background includes serving as a partner and senior consultant in a full service international development practice. In this role, she…
  • Dr Susan Phillips, Chair of the Governing Board
    A warm welcome to Dr Susan Phillips who took up her role as Chair of the Governing Board yesterday (Monday, 15 July 2024).Members of the Governing Board and the Executive Leadership Team are looking forward to working with Susan. After a busy couple of weeks of induction meetings, Sue will be working with others to agree the agenda for the face-to…
  • Top view of people in a business meeting
    The Governing Board met on 25 June 2024. Additional resources for the Central Editorial Service The Governing Board approved a proposal to add additional resources to the Central Editorial Service. Expanding the team will help to ensure that a healthy pipeline of reviews is maintained, that the author experience is improved through…
  • A picture of board room chairs and a table.
    The Governing Board is meeting (online) on Tuesday 25 June 2024.  Items on the agenda include the Scientific Strategy which has been developed over the last year in consultation with World Health Organization (WHO) collaborators and Cochrane leaders. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the foundation of the strategy which aims…
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