We’re pleased to announce that Cochrane’s Leadership Meeting will take place on 29–30 October 2025, co-hosted by Cochrane Portugal and Cochrane’s Central Executive Team, at the Eurostars Universal Hotel in Lisbon.This two-day event will bring together Cochrane’s senior leaders for strategic discussions and business meetings focused on our shared…
Cochrane is introducing important updates to how we implement our Conflict of Interest (COI) policies, making them easier and quicker for authors and staff to navigate while maintaining our high standards. These policies are among the most rigorous in the world, ensuring Cochrane and its reviews remain independent, transparent, and free from…
The Governing Board is meeting in Manchester on 17, 18 and 19 March 2025.Strategic planning On the first day of the meeting, the Board will focus on the future of evidence synthesis and how we respond to a changing external landscape. There is a growing demand for timely, affordable, and policy-relevant evidence that informs decision-making. …
We are delighted to announce the launch of Cochrane Pakistan, the first Cochrane Geographic Group in a new country in five years. This marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to evidence-based healthcare worldwide.Pakistan, as a low-middle-income country, faces unique healthcare challenges, including limited randomized…
Cochrane has released a new framework to help editors and authors decide when to update a Cochrane review. The framework does not represent a change of policy, but offers practical guidance on how to best implement our existing policies and principles.The quality of updates to Cochrane reviews can be impacted by evolving review questions and…
Cochrane is committed to providing our users with the most up-to-date methodologies to produce more accurate and robust research results. Following the recommendations of the Cochrane Statistical Methods Group, RevMan (Cochrane's bespoke software for writing Cochrane Reviews) is introducing a new set of statistical methods to be used along with…
Welcome to new membersThe Governing Board met twice in December. At the first meeting on 5 December, Joerg Meerpohl, Giordano Perez-Gaxiola and Vanessa Jordan were welcomed to their first meeting after being elected to the Governing Board. Emma Persad was congratulated on being re-elected to the Board.Joerg, Giordano and Vanessa have all made…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’s Slack: Connect, Collaborate, and Stay InformedCochrane 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When Cochrane’s founders completed their first systematic reviews in pregnancy and childbirth over 30 years ago, they understood the importance of making evidence accessible to those who need it. Those early reviews were summarised in a book to help midwifes and others use that evidence in practice. This first collection of systematic reviews in…
Following on from the successful recruitment of a new Chair for Cochrane (see the News item here) we are now looking for a Treasurer to join the Governing Board when Karen Kelly stands down in September 2024. The Treasurer advises and supports the Governing Board in fulfilling all its financial duties and responsibilities. The…
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly. At Cochrane, we are keenly aware of concerns within the health research community about keeping pace with - and making the most of - these advancements. In response, Cochrane is stepping forward to outline its strategic engagement with AI. Our aim is to be strategic about our…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Susan Phillips as the new Cochrane Governing Board Chair. Susan is Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine at Bond University, Queensland, Australia. She has held leadership positions in the field of evidence-based medicine since 2001 when she joined the…
Cochrane is proud to announce the opening of nominations for its esteemed Cochrane prizes and rewards.With members and supporters spanning across more than 190 countries worldwide, Cochrane represents a diverse community of researchers, health professionals, patients, carers, and passionate individuals dedicated to improving health outcomes for…
With the recent organizational changes and following feedback on Cochrane’s previous complaints process, we have evolved our complaints procedure.Why have we changed the procedure?How has the procedure changed?Cochrane previously had separate complaints processes for those raised about the content in the Cochrane Library and those raised…
In September 2023, the Governing Board and the Council agreed to work together to develop new and improved ways of engaging with the Cochrane Community. The Council as it was, ceased operating at the end of 2023. A working group made up of members of the Governing Board and the Council has been meeting regularly to explore new mechanisms for…
The Governing Board met in Berlin on 11, 12 and 13 March 2024. Items on the agenda included the regular reports that we take to every Board meeting (the Chief Executive Officer’s report, the Editor in Chief’s report, finance and risk reports and updates from the Committees that have met since the last Board meeting) as well as high level…
Cochrane has made significant changes and improvements to Cochrane’s review production model, which has led to the creation of our new focused review format. This isn't just a tweak - it's a complete overhaul to make life easier for our authors and improve how our systematic reviews are conducted and presented. Take a look below to find out…
The Cochrane Support team is the first point of contact for any queries coming from the Cochrane Community, including the Central Executive Team and Cochrane group staff, authors, editors, consumers, and the general public. If you have a question about Cochrane, we have an answer!We maintain multiple resources for the Community to help you learn…
The Governing Board is meeting in Berlin on 11, 12 and 13 March 2024. When Trustees meet face to face they try and use the opportunity to link up with other groups, events or meetings. This time, the Governing Board meeting is being held ahead of the 25th Annual Meeting of the German Network for Evidence-Based Medicine (EbM) . Several Trustees are…
Cochrane is proud to recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals who make an exceptional, long-standing contribution to Cochrane’s work and leadership with lifetime and emeritus membership. Cochrane's strength is in its collaborative, global community. Our 100,000+ members and supporters from more than 130 countries work together…
Tracey Howe and Catherine Marshall both stepped down as Co Chairs of the Governing Board in September 2023 and Jordi Pardo Pardo was appointed Interim Chair of the Governing Board for a period of up to one year while a chair is recruited.See a bit more about the background in Governing Board updates here and here.The Board agreed…
The Governing Board met (virtually) on 9 January 2024. This meeting was added to the schedule to allow time to focus specifically on Open Access. The agenda for the meeting held in December 2023 included, among other things, approval of the strategy for 2024-2027 and the budget and operational plan for 2024, so there wasn’t time to have a full…
Thank you very much to everyone who voted in the recent election for two members of the Governing Board. Over 350 people voted and the results are set out below:
The following two candidates have been elected:
Juan Franco (re-elected for a second term of three years)
Tamara Kredo (re-elected for a second term of three…
Two elected members of the Governing Board come to the end of their first term of appointment this year and so elections are being held. The majority of Governing Board members are elected by Cochrane Members to ensure that the needs of the membership are reflected at board level. All Cochrane Members have one vote for each position available, so…
The Governing Board is meeting on Wednesday 6 December 2023. Items on the agenda include:
1. The 2024-2027 strategy
The Governing Board will be asked to approve the new strategy which has been developed over the last year. A Strategy Working Group has been meeting regularly and facilitated discussions with CET staff, the…
Are you interested in joining the Governing Board?Two elected members of the Governing Board (Juan Franco and Tamara Kredo) come to the end of their first term of appointment this year and so elections will be held. Candidates must be a Cochrane Member as of 15 November 2023 to be eligible to stand in this election, membership is defined as having…
The Cochrane International Mobility (CIM) program offers networking opportunities for those eager to learn from their peers across the world. It's an open invitation to join the Cochrane Community, a global network of experts dedicated to advancing healthcare through evidence-based practices.
Purpose and Impact
The core purpose of CIM revolves…
An Annual General Meeting of The Cochrane Collaboration (Cochrane) was held on Monday 4 September 2023 at the QEII Conference Centre in London.
For those who wish to revisit the AGM or missed the event, you can access the meeting agenda, presentations, and view the meeting video here. The minutes will follow.
Members approved the following…
At a joint face to face meeting in London on Sunday 3 September 2023, the Governing Board and the Council agreed to work in partnership to develop new and improved ways of engaging with the Cochrane Community.
The Council as it currently exists will not continue after the end of this year and a new Advisory Panel will be established to gather…
The Governing Board met in London on Thursday 31 August, Friday 1 September and Saturday 2 September. Members of the Governing Board are Cochrane’s Trustees and are responsible for the charity’s management and administration. The Board usually meets quarterly, two of the meetings are online and two are in person. Below is a summary of the meeting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
William (Bill) Silverman (1924-2004) was one of the founders of American neonatal medicine. He was honoured repeatedly as one of the pioneers in his specialty; however, he often evoked somewhat contradictory responses amongst his colleagues because he was in the habit of raising troubling questions about the scientific basis and ethics of his and…
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…
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…
Cochrane is an international organization but is legally registered in the United Kingdom as a UK Charity and a Limited Liability Company. Cochrane's Governing Board comprises at least 13 people, who are both Trustees of the Charity and Directors of the Company. More than half of the Trustees are elected by and from Cochrane's members; with the…
We’re pleased to announce that Cochrane’s Leadership Meeting will take place on 29–30 October 2025, co-hosted by Cochrane Portugal and Cochrane’s Central Executive Team, at the Eurostars Universal Hotel in Lisbon.This two-day event will bring together Cochrane’s senior leaders for strategic discussions and business meetings focused on our shared…
Cochrane is introducing important updates to how we implement our Conflict of Interest (COI) policies, making them easier and quicker for authors and staff to navigate while maintaining our high standards. These policies are among the most rigorous in the world, ensuring Cochrane and its reviews remain independent, transparent, and free from…
The Governing Board is meeting in Manchester on 17, 18 and 19 March 2025.Strategic planning On the first day of the meeting, the Board will focus on the future of evidence synthesis and how we respond to a changing external landscape. There is a growing demand for timely, affordable, and policy-relevant evidence that informs decision-making. …
We are delighted to announce the launch of Cochrane Pakistan, the first Cochrane Geographic Group in a new country in five years. This marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to evidence-based healthcare worldwide.Pakistan, as a low-middle-income country, faces unique healthcare challenges, including limited randomized…
Cochrane has released a new framework to help editors and authors decide when to update a Cochrane review. The framework does not represent a change of policy, but offers practical guidance on how to best implement our existing policies and principles.The quality of updates to Cochrane reviews can be impacted by evolving review questions and…
Cochrane is committed to providing our users with the most up-to-date methodologies to produce more accurate and robust research results. Following the recommendations of the Cochrane Statistical Methods Group, RevMan (Cochrane's bespoke software for writing Cochrane Reviews) is introducing a new set of statistical methods to be used along with…
Welcome to new membersThe Governing Board met twice in December. At the first meeting on 5 December, Joerg Meerpohl, Giordano Perez-Gaxiola and Vanessa Jordan were welcomed to their first meeting after being elected to the Governing Board. Emma Persad was congratulated on being re-elected to the Board.Joerg, Giordano and Vanessa have all made…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’s Slack: Connect, Collaborate, and Stay InformedCochrane 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
When Cochrane’s founders completed their first systematic reviews in pregnancy and childbirth over 30 years ago, they understood the importance of making evidence accessible to those who need it. Those early reviews were summarised in a book to help midwifes and others use that evidence in practice. This first collection of systematic reviews in…
Following on from the successful recruitment of a new Chair for Cochrane (see the News item here) we are now looking for a Treasurer to join the Governing Board when Karen Kelly stands down in September 2024. The Treasurer advises and supports the Governing Board in fulfilling all its financial duties and responsibilities. The…
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly. At Cochrane, we are keenly aware of concerns within the health research community about keeping pace with - and making the most of - these advancements. In response, Cochrane is stepping forward to outline its strategic engagement with AI. Our aim is to be strategic about our…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Susan Phillips as the new Cochrane Governing Board Chair. Susan is Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine at Bond University, Queensland, Australia. She has held leadership positions in the field of evidence-based medicine since 2001 when she joined the…
Cochrane is proud to announce the opening of nominations for its esteemed Cochrane prizes and rewards.With members and supporters spanning across more than 190 countries worldwide, Cochrane represents a diverse community of researchers, health professionals, patients, carers, and passionate individuals dedicated to improving health outcomes for…
With the recent organizational changes and following feedback on Cochrane’s previous complaints process, we have evolved our complaints procedure.Why have we changed the procedure?How has the procedure changed?Cochrane previously had separate complaints processes for those raised about the content in the Cochrane Library and those raised…
In September 2023, the Governing Board and the Council agreed to work together to develop new and improved ways of engaging with the Cochrane Community. The Council as it was, ceased operating at the end of 2023. A working group made up of members of the Governing Board and the Council has been meeting regularly to explore new mechanisms for…
https://community.cochrane.org/news/prizes-and-awards/cochrane-lmicumic-stipends
https://community.cochrane.org/news/prizes-and-awards/cochrane-consumer-stipends
The Governing Board met in Berlin on 11, 12 and 13 March 2024. Items on the agenda included the regular reports that we take to every Board meeting (the Chief Executive Officer’s report, the Editor in Chief’s report, finance and risk reports and updates from the Committees that have met since the last Board meeting) as well as high level…
Rebecca Costantini, PhD (UX consultant, Wiley), Rachel Craven (Product Lead, Cochrane Library), Samantha Cox (Information Specialist, Cochrane Library), and Colleen Finley (Technical Product Manager, Wiley) discuss the results from recent interviews with information specialists and librarians about their search strategy process. Search…
Cochrane has made significant changes and improvements to Cochrane’s review production model, which has led to the creation of our new focused review format. This isn't just a tweak - it's a complete overhaul to make life easier for our authors and improve how our systematic reviews are conducted and presented. Take a look below to find out…
The Cochrane Support team is the first point of contact for any queries coming from the Cochrane Community, including the Central Executive Team and Cochrane group staff, authors, editors, consumers, and the general public. If you have a question about Cochrane, we have an answer!We maintain multiple resources for the Community to help you learn…
The Governing Board is meeting in Berlin on 11, 12 and 13 March 2024. When Trustees meet face to face they try and use the opportunity to link up with other groups, events or meetings. This time, the Governing Board meeting is being held ahead of the 25th Annual Meeting of the German Network for Evidence-Based Medicine (EbM) . Several Trustees are…
Cochrane is proud to recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals who make an exceptional, long-standing contribution to Cochrane’s work and leadership with lifetime and emeritus membership. Cochrane's strength is in its collaborative, global community. Our 100,000+ members and supporters from more than 130 countries work together…
Tracey Howe and Catherine Marshall both stepped down as Co Chairs of the Governing Board in September 2023 and Jordi Pardo Pardo was appointed Interim Chair of the Governing Board for a period of up to one year while a chair is recruited.See a bit more about the background in Governing Board updates here and here.The Board agreed…
The Governing Board met (virtually) on 9 January 2024. This meeting was added to the schedule to allow time to focus specifically on Open Access. The agenda for the meeting held in December 2023 included, among other things, approval of the strategy for 2024-2027 and the budget and operational plan for 2024, so there wasn’t time to have a full…
Thank you very much to everyone who voted in the recent election for two members of the Governing Board. Over 350 people voted and the results are set out below: The following two candidates have been elected: Juan Franco (re-elected for a second term of three years) Tamara Kredo (re-elected for a second term of three…
The Governing Board is meeting on Wednesday 6 December 2023. Items on the agenda include: 1. The 2024-2027 strategy The Governing Board will be asked to approve the new strategy which has been developed over the last year. A Strategy Working Group has been meeting regularly and facilitated discussions with CET staff, the…
Are you interested in joining the Governing Board?Two elected members of the Governing Board (Juan Franco and Tamara Kredo) come to the end of their first term of appointment this year and so elections will be held. Candidates must be a Cochrane Member as of 15 November 2023 to be eligible to stand in this election, membership is defined as having…
The Cochrane International Mobility (CIM) program offers networking opportunities for those eager to learn from their peers across the world. It's an open invitation to join the Cochrane Community, a global network of experts dedicated to advancing healthcare through evidence-based practices. Purpose and Impact The core purpose of CIM revolves…
An Annual General Meeting of The Cochrane Collaboration (Cochrane) was held on Monday 4 September 2023 at the QEII Conference Centre in London. For those who wish to revisit the AGM or missed the event, you can access the meeting agenda, presentations, and view the meeting video here. The minutes will follow. Members approved the following…
At a joint face to face meeting in London on Sunday 3 September 2023, the Governing Board and the Council agreed to work in partnership to develop new and improved ways of engaging with the Cochrane Community. The Council as it currently exists will not continue after the end of this year and a new Advisory Panel will be established to gather…
The Governing Board met in London on Thursday 31 August, Friday 1 September and Saturday 2 September. Members of the Governing Board are Cochrane’s Trustees and are responsible for the charity’s management and administration. The Board usually meets quarterly, two of the meetings are online and two are in person. Below is a summary of the meeting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
William (Bill) Silverman (1924-2004) was one of the founders of American neonatal medicine. He was honoured repeatedly as one of the pioneers in his specialty; however, he often evoked somewhat contradictory responses amongst his colleagues because he was in the habit of raising troubling questions about the scientific basis and ethics of his and…
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…
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…
Cochrane is an international organization but is legally registered in the United Kingdom as a UK Charity and a Limited Liability Company. Cochrane's Governing Board comprises at least 13 people, who are both Trustees of the Charity and Directors of the Company. More than half of the Trustees are elected by and from Cochrane's members; with the…