David Tovey - Editor in Chief
I am responsible for ensuring that The Cochrane Library meets its strategic goals: that the quality is of high quality and relevant to the needs of stakeholders. I also have responsibility for working with our publishers and others to ensure that the presentation and delivery of Cochrane content is optimal – and that it is accessible to and actionable by decision makers. Finally, I share responsibility for ensuring that product is sustainable, and that Cochrane develops its methods appropriately, and that review authors, editorial teams and the methods community are all supported in helping to deliver high quality, high impact products and services.
Email: dtovey@cochrane.org
Karla Soares-Weiser - Deputy Editor in Chief
My job is to support the Editor in Chief in ensuring that the EM Department can deliver on its targets and projects. My roles include: contributing to the development of the EM strategy, providing editorial and management support for projects and programmes within EM, and overseeing specific high-profile projects and programmes on behalf of the Editor in Chief. Additionally, I function as the liaison between Cochrane Innovations, the Editor in Chief, and the EM team. In this role I am responsible for the editorial development of new business products and services for Cochrane.
Email: ksoares-weiser@cochrane.org
Toby Lasserson - Senior Editor
My remit here is to assure and to support improvement in the quality of Cochrane Reviews through the development and implementation of methodological standards. I oversee the EM Department review screening programme, and advise the Editor in Chief regarding methodological issues in Cochrane Reviews. I provide ongoing advice and support to CRGs regarding the development of their own quality assurance mechanisms and also help to resolve disputes and to address queries which are referred to the EM regarding implementation of methods in Cochrane Reviews. I work with the external affairs team to decide which Cochrane Reviews should generate press releases and other related media activity.
Email: tlasserson@cochrane.org
Harriet MacLehose - Senior Editor
My job is to support the work of the Editor in Chief and the work of the Editorial and Methods Department to ensure that The Cochrane Library meets the needs of users and reflects the commitment of editorial teams and authors. I am involved in a number of projects across a range of areas, and these give me the opportunity to work with people across the Central Executive Team, Cochrane groups, and Wiley. Projects include oversight of the publishing contract and the related technology roadmap with the Publishing Management Team; participation in several technology roadmap projects; contribution to several Strategy to 2020 targets, including open access, accessible language, CRG structure and function, user experience, and translation; management of the Managing Editor Support team; and development and implementation of editorial and publishing policies."
Email: hmaclehose@cochrane.org
Sera Tort - Clinical Editor
Working on Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs) is where the majority of my time is spent here. CCAs provide a condensed overview of the most clinically relevant results of a Cochrane Review with the aim to make results from research more accessible to clinicians and inform point of care decision making. I am involved in all the stages of CCA production: data extraction, writing, editing and final sign off, as well as communicating directly with review authors, associate editors and clinical advisors and promoting CCAs in webinars and workshops. I also work on a feasibility study to support authors from Iberoamerica to improve the quality of their reviews at any stage of the editorial process and ensure publication in the Cochrane Library.
Email: stort@cochrane.org
John Hilton - Editor
I work with EM Department colleagues Harriet MacLehose and Monaz Mehta to maintain and develop the Cochrane Library and to support Cochrane Review Groups by developing editorial policies and guidance, and I am currently involved in a major project with CET and Wiley teams to develop the next version of the Cochrane Library. I have particular responsibility for overseeing the process by which Comments on Cochrane Reviews are submitted and managed. I also edit and publish Editorials on the Cochrane Library, and I work with Elizabeth Royle to manage the copy-editing of Cochrane Reviews and to maintain the Cochrane Style Manual.
Email: jhilton@cochrane.org
Elizabeth Bickerdike - Editor
I conduct pre-publication screening to support the improvement in quality of Cochrane Reviews, contribute to the weekly Cochrane Content and Dissemination (CCD) meetings, and provide input to other projects within the EM Department as required.
Email: lbickerdike@cochrane.org
Jane Burch - Editor
I am part of the team producing Cochrane Clinical Answers. These are summaries written for clinicians, providing short answers to questions addressed in systematic reviews in the Cochrane Library. My other responsibilities include assisting the screening team and representing the EM Department at conferences and other meetings.
Email: jburch@cochrane.org
Monaz Mehta – Editor
Email: mmehta@cochrane.org
Bryony Urquhart - Editor
Email: burquhart@cochrane.org
Newton Opiyo – Quality Assurance Editor
I support Cochrane’s mission to produce high quality reviews by contributing to quality assurance processes, including pre-publication review screening. I also contribute to the development and updating of Cochrane resources and guidance for quality improvement. A key aim of my work is to ensure reliable evidence synthesis through appropriate implementation of GRADE in Cochrane reviews.
Email: nopiyo@cochrane.org
Jackie Chandler - Methods Co-ordinator
I provide support to our highly regarded methodologists (Methods Groups) to achieve the strategic aims and operational activities of the organisation by managing projects to develop and implement strategies, policies and systems that advance methodological developments to improve the quality of Cochrane Reviews. This involves enabling methodologists to support and train authors, and Review Group editors, as well keeping Cochrane informed of new methodological developments.
Email: jchandler@cochrane.org
Louisa Dunn - Methods Support Officer
My part-time role is to provide administrative assistance and support to the Methods Co-ordinator and the Methods Groups as needed. In addition to this I have particular responsibility for developing and maintaining the Cochrane Methods website; assisting with the coordination of Cochrane Methods (a Supplement to the Cochrane Library); and grant management.
Email: ldunn@cochrane.org
Ruth Foxlee - Information Specialist
I provide information specialist services and consultancy within the Central Executive Team. This includes managing the development of the Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS) & CRS Online (CRSO, working with our publishers to ensure that the search interface of the Cochrane Library meets the needs of users, managing the CIS Support Team, literature searching and peer review, advice to users of the Cochrane Library, information specialist advice to Cochrane colleagues, and engaging with the wider library & information science community. I also support the work of the Editor in Chief by managing the Cochrane Priority Review List and the Cochrane Review Support Programme.
Email: rfoxlee@cochrane.org
Nuala Livingstone - Quality Editor
My primary job within the CEU is to conduct pre-publication screening of Cochrane reviews when necessary, to ensure they are of sufficient quality. In addition to this, I also provide support for the Targeted Update Project, contribute to the weekly Cochrane Content and Dissemination (CCD) meetings, and provide input to other projects within the CEU as required.
Email: nlivingstone@cochrane.org
Sally Bell Syer - Managing Editor Support
I work with the rest of the Managing Editor (ME) Support team to provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to MEs in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We work with the Learning and Support team to identify training needs and develop learning programmes for MEs. We help with the development, implementation and communication of new Cochrane policies and procedures relevant to the editorial process. We provide a communication channel with the MEs’ Executive, the EM Department and MEs.
Email: sally.bell-syer@york.ac.uk
Maria Gerardi - Administrative Officer
My job is to provide administrative support to the Funding Arbiters plus additional general administration support to various CET teams.
Email: mgerardi@cochrane.org
Anupa Shah - Managing Editor Support
I work with the rest of the Managing Editor (ME) Support team to provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to MEs in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We work with the Learning and Support team to identify training needs and develop learning programmes for MEs. We help with the development, implementation and communication of new Cochrane policies and procedures relevant to the editorial process. We provide a communication channel with the MEs’ Executive, the EM Department and MEs.
Email: cevg@lshtm.ac.uk
Liz Dooley - Managing Editor Support
I work with the rest of the Managing Editor (ME) Support team to provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to MEs in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We work with the Learning and Support team to identify training needs and develop learning programmes for MEs. We help with the development, implementation and communication of new Cochrane policies and procedures relevant to the editorial process. We provide a communication channel with the MEs’ Executive, the EM Department and MEs.
Email: ldooley@bond.edu.au
Elizabeth Royle - Manager of Copy Edit Support
I manage the EM Department’s Copy Edit Support (CES) team, responsible for copy-editing protocols, reviews, updates and overviews prior to publication on the Cochrane Library. I recruit copy-editors to the team, support them in their work and ensure the quality of their work remains high. I devise, pilot and calibrate copy-editing accreditation tests, and contribute to the Cochrane Style Manual. I provide answers to specific questions about Cochrane style, liaise between MEs and copy-editors, and deliver training in presentation of reviews.
Email: eroyle@cochrane.org
Denise Mitchell – Executive Support Officer
My role is to provide administrative support to the Co-ordinating Editors', Managing Editors', and Information Specialists Executives. To this end, I work closely with the executives and co-ordinate activities with other members of the EM Department and beyond.
Email: dmitchell@cochrane.org
Kerry Dwan - Statistical Editor
I provide statistical support to the screening programme for the quality assurance team, ensuring the quality of Cochrane Reviews for publication. I also work with the convenors of the Statistical Methods Group on projects related to evidence synthesis and provide input into other projects within the CET as needed.
Email: kdwan@cochrane.org
Cochrane Information Specialists (CIS) Support team
Elizabeth Doney - CIS Support
I’m part of the CIS Support team. We provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to all Cochrane Information Specialists (CIS) in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We run an email helpdesk for CISs and are the first port of call for CIS-related queries. We also create and maintain a range of resources on the CIS and Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS) portals.
Sam Faulkner - CIS Support
I’m part of the CIS Support team. We provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to all Cochrane Information Specialists (CIS) in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We run an email helpdesk for CIS and are the first port of call for CIS-related queries. We also create and maintain a range of resources on the CIS and Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS) portals.
Anne Littlewood - CIS Support
I’m part of the CIS Support team. We provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to all Cochrane Information Specialists (CIS) in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We run an email helpdesk for CIS and are the first port of call for CIS-related queries. We also create and maintain a range of resources on the CIS and Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS) portals.
Email: a.littlewood@manchester.ac.uk
Doug Salzwedel - CIS Support
I’m part of the CIS Support team. We provide induction training, ongoing training, and support to all Cochrane Information Specialists (CIS) in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. We run an email helpdesk for CIS and are the first port of call for CIS-related queries. We also create and maintain a range of resources on the CIS and Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS) portals.
