Meta-analysis
Broad overview of meta-analysis methods, bias assessment and evidence synthesis in research.
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General information
Introduction
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).
Course material
All study materials are supplied electronically only in the Boerhaave Learning Environment, and will be made available about 2 weeks prior to the course.
Teaching environment
Lectures and practical sessions
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.
Organizing committee
- Prof. dr. Olaf Dekkers
- Prof. dr. Saskia le Cessie
Learning objectives
Target group
Master and PhD students in the bio-medical sciences.
Study load / preparation
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of statistics (equivalent to the Boerhaave course "Basic methods and reasoning in Biostatistics").
A computer / laptop with proper internet access for all participants is mandatory. Students also need the STATA software or R software (R and R studio) pre-installed. No pre-knowledge of the STATA software is required. A temporary STATA license will be provided.
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.
Concept Programme
Location
LUMC
Albinusdreef 2
2333 ZA Leiden
Building: Gebouw 1
Route: 555
Room: Collegezaal-7
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
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LUMC, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden Building: Gebouw 1 Route: 555 Room: Collegezaal-7
Pricing information and terms and conditions
- BA/MA students of the Leiden University or other Universities
Limited places are available. In order to validate your student registration, you must register with your student e-mail address and submit your student number on the registration form. In addition, a scan of your student pass will have to be submitted to boerhaavenascholing@lumc.nl. Incomplete registration will not be considered.
- Please note that a € 57,50 cancellation fee will be charged to students who do not attend the course (no show), or cancel their registration.
- Please note that upon registration, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, including the stated cancellation policy. Administration fees may be charged upon cancellation.
- Moving your registration to the next edition is not possible.