New Delhi - The Faculty of Life Sciences at Jamia Millia Islamia organised a one-day hands-on workshop on “Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” on February 9, 2026, under the theme “Learn Evidence Synthesis in Interdisciplinary Science.” The programme aimed to strengthen research capacity and promote high-quality, evidence-based practices among students, researchers, and faculty members.

In the inaugural session, Prof. Shama Parveen outlined the objectives of the workshop, while Prof. Zahid Ashraf highlighted the importance of reliable data in ensuring credible and reproducible research. Dr. Vikas Dhikav, Senior Medical Scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), emphasised the growing significance of systematic reviews in advancing interdisciplinary research and evidence-based healthcare.

The technical sessions covered framing research questions using the PICO framework, protocol development, literature search strategies, data extraction, and critical appraisal. Experts including Prof. Sudha Chandelia and Dr. Manya Prasad delivered sessions on methodology and meta-analysis, while Prof. Prabudh Goel conducted a hands-on training on RevMan software for data analysis and forest plot generation.

The workshop witnessed participation from 130 delegates representing leading universities and medical institutions across the country. The interactive format enabled participants to gain practical skills and enhanced their confidence in conducting and presenting high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses across diverse disciplines.

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