Boerhaave Nascholing | Meta Analysis

Omschrijving

This course will give a broad overview of topics in meta-analysis. Most standard topics in meta-analysis will be covered, such as risk of bias analysis, searching studies, fixed versus random effect models, heterogeneity, publication bias, differences between meta-analysis of randomized trials and meta-analysis observational studies. The course will briefly cover some more advanced topics (bivariate meta-analysis, combining different metrics, network analysis).

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of statistics (equivalent to the Boerhaave course "Basic methods and reasoning in Biostatistics").

If you want to make use of R software, then we could recommend first following the Using R for Data Analysis course in January 2026. In practical sessions, students will perform a standard meta-analysis by themselves.

Certificate of attendance

In order to obtain a proof of participation, all lectures should be attended. If you have participated for the full 3 days, you will receive a certificate of attendance within two weeks. Those who are enrolled in the Epidemiology-B programme of the department of clinical epidemiology, should make an extra post-course assignment, which will be graded.

Language

Course material (PowerPoint, exercises etc.) are all in English. Lectures are also in English.

Target group

Master and PhD students in the bio-medical sciences.  

Registration

You can register for this course via this link. 

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Boerhaave Nascholing - Meta Analysis