Systematic reviews of animal studies
You will practice the most important steps of a systematic review and learn about the advantages as well as the limitations of this methodology
Before you start a new animal experiment, a thorough analysis of previously performed experiments is essential from a scientific as well as from an ethical point of view. The method that is most suitable for carrying out such a thorough analysis of the literature is a systematic review.
In this course preclinical animal research is used as an example. The principles of the synthesis of evidence methodology used in the course can also be applied to other kinds of (animal) research.
- Suitable for:
- Researchers, PhD Students, Postdocs, Bachelor's and Master's students
- Start date(s):
- 2 February 2021
- Time investment:
- 2 half-days, 09:00 - 13:00 (2 and 3 February)
- Location:
- Online
- Provider:
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Partner organisation:
- Utrecht working group for animal-free innovations, ZonMw and SYRCLE-initiative
- Fee: This fee is exempt from VAT
- Free
- Extra information:
- Participants receive a certificate (comprising of 7 PE-points) after completion of the course.
- For more information about the partners ZonMw and SYRCLE-initiative click here.
Course content
This course includes a general introduction to systematic reviews, supported by the experiences from experts. Steps in a systematic review:
- Review question
- Comprehensive search
- Study selection
- Study characteristics
- Quality assessment
- Meta-analysis
- Wrap-up
You will learn more about the steps that are taken to write a systematic review, and how to apply them.
Lecturers
dr. Rob de Vries MA, Radboud UMC
M.Sc. in Biology and M.A. in Philosophy (cum laude)
Ph.D. in the ethics of animal experimentation
Postdoc ethical aspects of tissue engineering
Julia Menon MSc, Radboud UMC
Medical Biology (cum laude)
Dare to develop - Professional education Veterinary Medicine